What Is The Connection Between PES and The Economic Development Commission
Has the Pulaski Electric System over stepped it's authority in reference to the Economic Development Commission and its Director Dan Speer?
Did the PES use rate payer funds to purchase the vehicle used by the Economic Development Director Dan Speer which is used for both business and personal activities? If this is true what authority was used to authorize such a purchase? What is the cost of this purchase and it's annual upkeep including insurance? If PES did not purchase this vehicle who did and by what authority?
Did the PES use rate payer funds to cover the expense for Dan Speer to gain certification as an industrial recruiter? If they did by what authority was used to justify such an expenditure?
Are the rate payers of Giles County paying higher rates for electrical service because the PES has involved itself in expenses that have little or nothing to do with providing electricity?
Allen Barrett
Did the PES use rate payer funds to purchase the vehicle used by the Economic Development Director Dan Speer which is used for both business and personal activities? If this is true what authority was used to authorize such a purchase? What is the cost of this purchase and it's annual upkeep including insurance? If PES did not purchase this vehicle who did and by what authority?
Did the PES use rate payer funds to cover the expense for Dan Speer to gain certification as an industrial recruiter? If they did by what authority was used to justify such an expenditure?
Are the rate payers of Giles County paying higher rates for electrical service because the PES has involved itself in expenses that have little or nothing to do with providing electricity?
Allen Barrett
posted by Allen Barrett | 11:01 PM
105 Comments:
Oh my gawd...another conspiracy!
12:45
Yes, I was just sitting here thinking the same thing as I was reading the "suggestions" of wrongdoing. Something sinister must be going on behind closed doors. They are out to do us in.
This needs an immediate investigation. Is there an honest person among us....other than the ones who call the rest of us corrupt in some way? Don't we all live in glass houses?
There you go again "kill the messagerner". Can't you give us a reason WAB is wrong but your remark against him. Some of us would like to know why what he said was wrong.
Does anyone know if Speer bought his vehicle himself or who did buy it?
If you are thinking I need to take WAB off the cross, I don't have him on it. Maybe he is just stiring up trouble, I don't know and never will from this blog, because no one tells why what he said isn't true.
It is now in black and white. I had asked one of the aldermen to submit that question. She did and showed me the response after last weeks hearing. Electric company (Me & YOU) bought Speer's vehicle in August of 2008 for a price tag of over TWENTY-SIX thousand dollars. Us rate payers sure are generous folks. Guess whoever the nut is that started this thread with the oh my gawd will be just tickled pink to have helped buy that pretty white ford for the mayor. I asked for a copy and she gave it to me. If anybody else wants to see it for themselves in black and white just leave your name and address on here and I will send you a copy. I hope the paper will print it too.
SORRY glanced back at the copy. It was August 2006 when electric company bought the vehicle NOT 08.
I just want to make it clear from Mr Barrett's topic, he did not say, he ASKED a question. Now it has been answered.
Please Mr. Barrett, can you ask this same question and provide the proof of purchase at the public hearing? Would be good for everyone to see and hear what the response is.
why can people not see how good this setup is for him? And people ask why it is questioned? He appoints the power board, the electric system pays for his vehicle/insurance/gas. He helps to issue bonds via city council everyone is happy. Is that true or is it not? Tired of the "conspiracy" comments, I want to know not argue about it. He gets 130,ooo+ from the county, 60 from the city...and minimal expenses..nice deal?
Why has Speer not been fired as the industrial recruiter since he is not bringing any jobs to Giles County? That would save tax dollars.
Fired from both mayor and economic dev. coor. are in order! He is an arrogant, deceitful little man. I guess you could say he has the "short-man syndrome". Has to make up for his shortcoming with attitude.
It reminded me of someone else when you mentioned a small little man who has to make up for it with attitude.
1:30 God question to ask at the Board of Economic Development, its their responsibility. Is Stoney Jackson on that board?
Who Care's?
Exactly, If people don't like it here, then they can always rent a u haul.
7:01 PM
I would care because Jackson is in Speer's pocket. Speer gave one of Jackson's sons a job with the city without the job being advertised so all the unemployed could have a shot at the job, then I think the son has some kind of background history. If you look back the time when the son got on the city payroll in the street department is when commissioner Jackson had a commitment to constituents change.
I can't say much about Dan Speer as Mayor, since I live in the county, but I can say something about the Economic Development Commission. We have not developed very much economy in the last couple of years, and the way I see things, if you don't do your job, then you are outta here. The bottom line of tyhis, is that if PES is raising our rates to support someone that can't do their job, then that person and the people supporting him need to go. And as far as it being "another conspiracy", why don't you look at it first and then decide what the situation is before you berate and badmouth those of us who are interested in living in Giles county, and trying to make it a better place.
And by the way, 07/22/09 0705pm: Why is it when someone disagrees with the powers that be, and want to hold them accountable, there are always people like you to pick up the banner and say "if they don't like it here, then they can always rent a u haul."? How about, we want to live here, and we are trying to make it a better place to live by holding our city and couinty officials accountable for their actions. Therefore, if you don't like what we are doing, then you can always rent a u haul.
Well said Real Deadman. See you at the Public Hearing this evening, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall?
Sounds like times are going to get better for the u haul business. Everyone will be taking each others advice and moving out of town. Then the county will be left for the surrounding counties to fight over.
1:30
Well, as I've said repeatedly on this blog, those who are unhappy here should catch a bus. The same road that brought them here will take them out of this cesspool of "corruption" and ignorance. I'm sure their superior intelligence would be better appreciated elsewhere.
I for one will NEVER leave Giles County. This has always been my home and the place I love, in spite of all the crooks, liars, thieves, and ignorant people who also live here.
Your statement that the surrounding counties might fight over what's left seems to imply that they (surrounding counties) are just sitting back watching people here slowly destroy each other with all this fighting, name-calling, accusing, etc. More importantly, doesn't it imply that they are not having the same kind of problems? Of course, it does.
I have an idea. We could stave off the "surrounding counties fight over what's left" if some of our more intelligent and enlightened citizens would go to them and teach them how to think and act. It's a win/win situation.
We all sit back and complain but we do nothing about it. We all have to stick together to get rid of the good old boy system. If not it will continue and we will pay for it.
The public meeting are a great start. However it's quite clear that those in charge don't think there is a problem with what they suggest, they don't see any conflicts, and are straightforward demonstrating that they will go no-where (as in off boards/elected positions etc) Remark was made about "doing" something? Yes----bring this stuff to light and then people must VOTE!
Connections---easy. Mayor appoints power board, electric company gives "economic development" a vehicle + cell etc.(which also happens to be the mayor) PES contributes 41,000 Mayor helps back bond request to City as voting member of the power board & City. nice shell game by anyones score.
My eyes on Attorney Andy Hoover were opened - WIDE.
7:19 Obviously you didnt attend any of the Public Hearings.
On the other hand 5:32 it may have been that 7:19 may have been one of those in question. Even a blind person could have seen the display of arrogance from Speer/Bryant. I will give credit to Ron Holcomb and Wes Kelly. They both appeared to be very willing to answer the questions posed to them and they did so with a polite tone. I hope this issue will stay on the forefront and not fade from the memories of everyone in attendance. We have a little group of controllers sitting on that power board as well as the mayor who want to not be questioned and could care less how the decisions truly affect the people. What Speer needs is a good old fashion a#$ whooping. He is such an arrogant and condescending person who feel he is justified in any and all he does. He forgets he is a public servant. If he doesn't want to be accountable to the people he needs to join the private sector. Surely, he isn't thinking about running for mayor again? I was very unimpressed with his public speaking and overinflated ego. Our town deserves a better than what he has to offer. Sames goes for economic development coordinator.
Is anyone willing to run for mayor and eco. developer??? If not, Speer is a shoe-in - AGAIN!
Surely you can find a fit candidate from among those who regularly post on this blog about how corrupt Giles County is.
5:37 what about you....unless you already have the position??
7:13
No, I was simply suggesting that great candidates can most likely be found from among "those people". After all, they are smarter than the average Giles Countian and have wonderful leadership skills. And talk about diplomacy (bedside manners); what can I say?
The trick will be Eco vs MAyor...if you run/find someone to run if he is still the eco person, he will undermine anything the new admin does.....cut that funding and you cut out control....what can you do without money?
650 - soooo right, really! Maybe you can teach them all the things not to do, so they don't lose their "hammer" too.
Could anyone on the current city council handle the job of Mayor?
Hammer? Phalanx symbol? Oedipal complex? This is so Freudian.
The mayor is merely a member of the city council. He is the ceremonial figurehead of the city, and chairman of the board of mayor and aldermen.
merely a member of the council, over the power board, (which the mere mayor appoints)controls what business come here (in effect) instead of recruiting....oh yes that's right, by his count we only have 1 buiding for rent in Pulaski for jobs, what were we thinking...that must be where the 15% of unemployed people used to work. I guess that PES merely gave the figurehead a vehicle and since he's so poorly funded they felt sorry for him and contributed 41,000..poor thing how does he make it?
I was just responding to the question raised by 11:55, as to whether anyone on the city council could do the job of mayor. The mayor is merely a member of the city council. He is the chairman of that board and in that role he gets to make appointments.
11:55
Yes. For sure Vicki Harwell and most likely Colby Baddour. Wish one of them would run for Mayor next year.
658 you don't know whether you are comming or going. think lectern!
rational peepl - harwell might be a good one - might get someone who will listen with capacity to understand.
4:50. Vickie Harwell is too mean spirited and spiteful for the Mayoral position. Colby Baddour would probably make a good mayor someday!
I think anyone could do better than the one we have and I think Vickie Harwell would do a fine job, at least she would be fair and not try to run everything in the city. I do not understand why having power makes you anythng special. After all we all will have to answer to the one above. As far as paying cell phone bills I can see why Andy Hoover would have his paid because he represents the city but Dan Speer could at least pay his with over $200 grand he gets from everyone. As far as Donna Baker, She has nothing to do with PES, she is the Chamber of Commerce Director. If PES has money to burn why don't they help the people who need it on their Electric bills every month.
Old TJ has given every principal a cell phone at the expense of taxpayers. That's about eleven or more phones, if assistant principals also have the phones no telling how many are on the 'plan'. The phones are a waste. ALL schools have atleast TWO land lines. I am sure principals and assistant principals have a personal cell phone TJ could call if there was an 'emergency'. Just another way to 'try' to control ppl on the taxpayers $$$. I have been told the principal at southside wears her on her wrist and the principal at elkton leaves his in his desk....
Vickie Harwell is not mean spirited, she just tells it like it is no matter who you are. Thats the kind of person we need as mayor, someone with some back bone.
7:38
One hears a lot---some of it may be true. The principal at Elkton usually has his board phone in his pocket. Stop by and ask him. Don't know about the others.
I think the public should know about the many times Mayor
Speer has went to Kathy's Tavern and stayed for hours with the government provided vehicle parked just outside the front door. He probably left in it too and was DUI. I can only guess about his condition when he left but I personally witnessed him parking his tax payer owned Ford Explorer and going inside the tavern. I noticed two hours later, it was still there. I had to go home and get in the bed for my next day at work and could not afford to wait until he left. I am not afforded the priveledge to sit up all night on a week day and go to work whenever my hangout subsides.
10:07 That explains alot. Now we know why there are no new industries coming to town. But I'm sure he will have some fancy reason to explain why he made these visits to Kathy's. He may try to say he was "recruiting". If that's the case no wonder nothing has changed in Pulaski for years. When he sobers up the next morning, he has forgotten everything he did the night before.
You should have snapped a picture of it as well as him inside the bar. Was this during work hours?
I recently noticed that the city administrator is also driving a city provided vehicle.
Which pot is he dipping from and what are the amounts us tax payers are forking over for his new Ford Explorer.
1040 You are so right, but at the time I didn't even think about it because I was so furious. I called several friends of mine but they were all home with their familes. It was around this time last year and I remember I saw him go inside around 6pm. I went home at 830pm and his vehicle had not moved.
I also saw it last year at the nightlife. I believe he is a member of the elks lodge. I bet if he drove it to the other bars he drove it to that one too. Misuse of taxpayer dollars! I heard that Ron Holcombe's secretary has a company car. Wow!! What is wrong with everyone driving their own vehicle as long as that vehicle is not having to be driven for PES use. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have the burden lifted of a car payment. I understand some people need then but, a secretary??! Uh..I don't think so!
7/22 7:52. This is not the only incident concerning city job openings. For years, the city has not posted any police officer openings. No advertisment or postings anywhere, but look at all the new officers that have been hired in the last two years. The city never advertises any job opening in any department. Isn't that illegal. I thought it was a law that jobs of any type must be advertised in order to give everyone a fair chance at getting the job as well as the employers opportunity to hire the best person for the job. It appears the city already fills the openings before they are vacated.
Why does all businesses have to have handicapped parking and wheelchair excessable entrances except for the police department. I recently had to take a friend of mine's money for a traffic fine to the police department because my friend had no way of getting inside due to his confinement to a wheelchair. It appears the police are writing tickets for violations that they are violating also. Who do we contact to have the police department writen a ticket for non-compliance.
1200, You are so right. Not just a car payment but not having to pay for gas. That alone is enough to piss you off. I, along with many others suffered severely when gas shot up last year. If I had known what I know today about all the government and city provided vehicles, gas, and insurance being paid with my hard earn tax dollars, I probably would have went to jail for my behavior at one of the city council meetings. I still may attend one yet and let all these blood sucking politians have it.
Go for it 11:32 it is your right. Unlike what those who live in a fairyland would like to believe, our politicians don't always do what is ethical and best for the people. Not always, but most certainly sometimes they represent their own selfish needs.
If these comments are true about Speer going bar hoping in the city owned vehicle, something needs to be done immediately about it. This is appauling to know the mayor is riding around DUI putting other motorist in harms way. What will happen if he hits one of our love ones, one of our children. You know the police will cover it up and make the other person be at fault. They would have to in order to save their job. What is going on with Pulaski's city government.
It won't be the first time a D
UI involved accident has been covered up. Just last month Tax Assessor Bluegill wrecked in front of the Budget Inn and was sloppy face drunk. The police and several bystanders including myself witnessed how drunk he was and how disrespectful he was to the police. But they still took him to the hospital were he cursed all the medical personnel out because the doctor would not give him anything for pain due to his high level of intoxication. He then was allowed to call someone who came and took him home. He never was arrested, booked, fingerprinted or taken to jail. Now thats what you call a cover up. Thank God he was the only one involved in the wreck and no innocent person was harmed, this time.
Wow! You actually witnessed Bluegill in that condition? Well, perhaps holding certain public offices comes with perks I wasn't aware of. If that is true that he was not arrested, then someone should be held accountable. Was it a county deputy that arrived on the scene? If so, Kyle what are you doing? Do we pick and choose those we wish to be prosecuted for crimes they commit against our county??? There is another public official about to be hammered away at if this accusation is true. Guess there is no way to know really, except for eyewitness accounts since there was no arrest made. If true, how disappointing of Bluegill and our Sheriff's Dept.
the sheriff's dept was not involved. It was the city and state troopers
The mayor always promotes Kathy's Tavern. Wonder why. I also wonder what Mrs. Mayor Speer said to Dr Garner the other night at the hearing. I saw her confront the old man when he was headed to the bathroom on his walker. She seemed to be letting him have it.
I think alot of us, including myself, owe WAB an apology. He has stood firm, trying for years to tell us about the county and city government corruption while we all stood still in denial. But the truth is slowly coming out and I am embarrassed by the actions of the mayor and other high ranking officials. What else have they done that is yet still unknown and swept under the rug. WAB let me be the first to tell you, IM SORRY. You now have my support.
TO WAB, I recently heard from a reliable source that the city is currently involved in several lawsuits. If this is true, why hasn't the public been informed of this. Is this information not public record. If it is not then I understand. If it is public record, then I don't understand and I would like to know why nothing has been done to inform the public. I would also like to know who foots the bill if the city looses in one or all the lawsuits. Please dont tell me it comes from tax dollars.
To 1:24 You can not possibly know how encouraging your post is to someone who has become very tired and frustrated. Your posts and the involvement of so many during the PES hearings have been a blessing and are appreciated greatly.
To 1:43 lawsuits tend to be kept as quiet as possible and only revealed when they are specifically exposed usually by someone directly involved. Our tax dollars pay for the liability insurance both the city and county carry. When settlements are made usually it's a combination of insurance and public funds that are paid out. Of course like when you have an auto insurance claim your premiums go up and so it is with the premiums on liability insurance. Allen Barrett
Thanks for the info WAB, we can only pray these lawsuits I've heard about are only rumors. How much more can we stand of our tax dollars being thrown out the window. Why are these politians prosecuted as thieves? They are stealing from the tax payers and they should be held accountable.
1:24
There are also several who think wab owes some people apologies, but we both know that will never ever happen. Just thought I'd offer a different perspective.
WAB has apologized on several occasions. However, he is not the problem here. He is not a door mat for people to wipe their feet on just because they don't like the message he delivers. Don't act childish. If you frequented this blog, you would know apologizes have been offered in the past when warranted. Let's please not focus on issues that are not relevant here. Stay on topic please.
6:23 When you say 'there are several who think wab owes some people apologies' do you mean you and the 'rats' who are eating holes in your pocketbook?
WAB I can fully understand your frustration. You have supported me in the past and for that I AM GRATEFUL! Hang in there 'things' are changing and the 'wrong will be made right'. Giles County will become a place people will WANT to live in, work in and raise their children. Anything worth having is worth 'fighting' for.....
4:56
Of course you would call me and others rats, but that's ok. You and I both know some of the many people he has offended. One glaring example is Mr. Strickland. Oh, but that's only one of many. And you defend such behavior? Unbelievable!
If Roger strickland was earning money while on the taxpayers dime and got offended TOUGH! I didn't see him come on here and say "I was doing it for free out of the goodness of my heart" or "I mowed the darn grass on my lunch break so mind your own business". Maybe I missed his posts. Taxpayers have been a DUMB employer for a long time in our lovely hamlet. But that time is UP. Get over it.
613 rats is rats, what's the problem. Would sewer rodents be acceptable, gophers, moice for little rats, etc???
I like the word rat - only 3 letters & very descriptive - craps where it eats & eats where it craps - always doing both till nothing is left except rat droppings. - destroys everything it touches --- pretty good word to describe what's happening
8:56
You make an excellent cheerleader. Mr. Strickland as well as others so crucified (figuratively) on this blog will not get down to that level. It seems apparent that "those people" are trying to provoke responses, but it'sd not going to happen. So YOU get over it!
They don't have to say anything, they have you.
Do you tell them what you read?
You are always saying they will not get down to our level, but you certainly have no problem doing it. What does that make you.
It neither makes me one thing or another. I simply won't let 'those people" get away with what they are doing. I have a right to voice my opinion, and be assured that I will as long as the Lord gives me breath. Ok?
You suggest that I get down to their level. Does that mean that you somewhat agree with me that the victims of this blog will not get down to that level?
Ahhh, you think you are a bell in the fog guiding the merchants safely to shore.
Really, you're in a fog like one of those bull berries with too long a chain tied to the pickup bumper hitch - bouncing & clankin every time it hits a rock.
Who have you ever broken or influenced besides your mirror?
9:31
Why don't you answer my question rather than act (describing your behavior) foolish?
1015 looks like someone rang your door bell on the preceeding line.
Nobody takes you seriously!
9:17
No, you are mistaken. I take this very seriously, and so do some of "those people." How do I know that? Because they (including you) always have to come back with a sarcastic remark.
Look at it this way. If it were not for a few people like me who challenge the smearing and such, this blog would die.
Now, how about answering my question?
"If it were not for a few people like you"......we would NOT need this blog. Such an inflated ego and 'Joan of Arc' syndrome.
7:28
WRONG AGAIN! You misunderstood what I said. It has nothing to do with ego. I was just saying that I am one of only a few who offer rebuttal to cruel and nasty things that are rampant on this blog.
Irony. You call those who take you to task egotistical? What a laugh. You really should be a stand-up comic.
Just ignore her. She doesn't want anyone to talk about any of the topics on the blog.
Are you the blog spokesperson? What a laugh.
MR. Holcomb's house is on the market. It is listed in a magazine of homes for sale. You can get a copy at the bank.
Maybe he is going to move into the plush electric building.....?
Naw, he moving to Nashville with his wife. He resigned today.
Well, Well, It seems that the truth is about to come out about PES. I wonder how many more will do the same thing. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the mayor did the same? He might have to before all this is over.
Gosh we can only hope 10:08!!
But you folks would never admit that perhspas there's another more personal reason why Mr. Holcombe is getting away from here. I wouldn't stay here and have my family subjected to your attacks either if I were him. But I have lived here all my life, so I would take a different approach.
Mabye Ron left to take a better job. He is very well thought of in his field.
4:31 I thought you were going to get off of the blog. Told you she wouldn't stop.
I heard Mr. Holcolm was retiring from PES and had made plans to build a mansion style house somewhere on the east coast where he could live in luxury off the remaining funds from his contract.
All I have to say is that the "few" squakers in Giles County now have what they deserve. Mr. Holcomb, who is probably the best thing to ever happen to Pulaski and PES, is leaving. He didn't have to go. He did nothing wrong. But the vocal minority made it not worth the effort to stay. He will find a better job elsewhere. If you have never lived anywhere else, Pulaski is NOT the most desirable place to live and raise kids. But you will probably find that out as you go out and try to replace him. Good luck in finding someone that talented and dedicated to his job.
He already had a new job.
Well, Well, Well, Let's do some recapping. PES approached the city council about a $7.2 million dollar bond approval. This sparked a lot of debate and maybe rightfully so. Afterwards, PES decided to withdraw the request, but some pressed forward to hold a public hearing on the matter anyway. This eventually took place, but the focus was not aimed at the bond request in it's entirety. Instead, a few people, including some of the city alderman, began questioning the past and present business practices of PES and rightfully so. To listen to these people you would thank that PES has been operating well beyond their means. Maybe, Maybe Not. Now let's get down to the real motive behind these public hearings. The word on the street is an elected official had applied for a job at PES but at the present has not been hired. It just so happens that this elected offical has a spouse who is also an elected official. Why all of a sudden did this turn into an investigation of PES and it's employees. I believe some of the people really do want to make Giles County a better place.You know most elected officials will tell you that their actions are public driven and should be for the most part. But, do these two elected officials really have the citizens in mind, or is this revenge at the expense of everyone else. You be the Judge and I Thank You for reading this post.
I really don't care what the reason behind the hearings was personally. If these PES officials were doing wrong then so be it. They should be investigated and measures taken to correct the wrong. If termination of some employees is necessary, oh well, we better get to it! As far as this elected official, if it is who I think it is, I have never known this person to not to do something unless there was some measure of personal gain. What motivated them, has probably helped our community in the long run even if it was for personal reasons. Just make you wonder though if it is true would they have went to the trouble otherwise? If this spouse was not hired, I imagine they were not hired because of who they were and for fear of too much involvement in the goings on of PES and reporting back. Who knows and who cares!
People can say whatever they want to, but when Ron Holcomb resigned, I was really surprised and it made me seriously wonder why he would do that if he had not done anything wrong. Maybe a lot of trouble to endure the speculation and the embarrassment of having fingers pointed at you but, I have to say I would do anything necessary to keep my reputation intact and make sure everyone speculating knew I did nothing wrong.
One thing I have is a lot of time. Being retired I had the time to read all the information put in the paper. I went to both public hearings. Stood in the hall for the first one for three hours. Where were you? You my friend must not have time. Cause if you had the time you would be madder than heck. Ron Holcomb may be a fine man. But Pulaski can't afford him. Chattanooga's loss is our gain. If he was working for a private company it would be one thing. But this man was working for tax payers. People who work on the backs of tax payers always forget that they are accountable. They should have to answer questions. Sounds to me like Holcomb had some impression he was untouchable. Wonder why that was? I have a good friend who works there and he told me what was in the paper was true. So why don't you want these answers to come out. Unless you are one of the workers up there as I suspect you are!!!!!!!!!! Fact is my friend at electric company thinks he knows which one you are from your post. Would your name start with C ...or A????
I don't blame Mr. Holcomb for leaving as he is apparently doing. The PES board made the decision to pay him what they are paying him. If you want to get a caretaker for PES, you can find that for less than six figures. But Mr. Holcomb is not responsible to the taxpapers. No taxes go to pay for his salary. He is responsible to the Board and to the ratepayers. It sounds to me that everyone is out to get the Mayor and that Mr. Holcomb was unfortunately ended up in the crosshairs also.
I have to defend Dan again. I don't think folks are out to get him. The way I hear it they are just tired of him doing it all. Mayor. Economic Developpment. Power Board. WE all know you can't do everything and do it well. Most of the time when you try you don't do good at ANYTHING. Hopefully Dan will hear the message pick which ONE 111111111111111111 thing he wants to do. Too much power corrupts anyone.
Mr Holcombe isn't the problem, he only took what was given to him
so I can't blame him for taking the money he was given any more than I would blame the guy at Wal Mart for taking his pay. The problem, as I see it, is more about unlimited benefits and non-accountability than anything else, and for that we all have a degree of responsibility.
While there may not be any direct taxpayer money involved in PES the Pulaski Electric System is a public monopoly and as such should have a greater level of accountability for their actions and the perception resulting from those actions.
The greater problem is the incestuous relationship between the Power Board, the Mayor's office, the Industrial Board, The Industrial Recruiter and the Chamber of Commerce, it's this relationship that needs to be broken up and made more responsive to the citizens of the county, hopefully this will be the end result of so many citizens finally rising up and demanding an end to such shenanigans. Allen Barrett
9:54 You said "Chattanooga's loss is our gain."
I didn't understand that comment. Is Ron going to work in Chattanooga? If so he must of been looking for a job before all this started.
I thought you had to put in a notice before you left a job.
Did Speer fire Ron?
Who had this job before Ron and how much was he paid?
Higgins left making 70,000. Don't know how much Tramel made. Holcomb came making 93,000 and is leaving making over 170,000. Not bad raises for what seven years of working.
Who are the elected officials you are referring too?
Yeah boy! Let's talk about those rumors. Man are they ever entertaining these days. Folks just love to plant rumors to get the focus off of real issues.
Who's in jail for what? Who's going with who's wife or husband? Where'd they go? Who saw them? Who told who? Why is anyone asking questions? Why is it tax payers business anyway? Why does it worry some folks when questions are asked? Where has all the money gone from electric company? Why are some employees of electric co fighting so hard to help keep things quiet? Know they can't find a job making that much money anywhere else around here? Don't want to lose those nice vehicles that we pay for? Start all the rumors you want because it won't take the spotlight off off the light company.
Okay 9:06 maybe a little prozac is in order. You need to calm down!! Who is trying to take the focus off the light dept? I must have missed something because I just don't follow.
LEts see. Who would regularly be up late at night? Emergency workers. On county computers I wonder. Mr. K is that you? Trying to speak for wife.
10:36 what are you talking about?? I'm lost. Who is Mr. K?
K could be Kelley. K could be King. K could be who knows?
To directly answer the topic question. They are as close as bed mates.
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