Floresville city Councilman Mario Morones walks out of the Sept. 29 special meeting of the Floresville City Council after a heated discussion with Mayor Daniel Tejada.
Wilson County News October 3, 2012 8179 views 214 comments
FLORESVILLE -- Discord continues on the Floresville City Council, after Councilman Mario Morones walked out of the special city council meeting Sept. 29 amid tense discussion with Mayor Daniel Tejada over a proposed sports complex. . . .
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Alvin, I got homemade peach whine if you start running low on moonshine. Bart you some yankee or a revenuer? Do you think Alvin is runnin moonshine for the Mexican drug cartels ... Read More
Alvin, I got homemade peach whine if you start running low on moonshine. Bart you some yankee or a revenuer? Do you think Alvin is runnin moonshine for the Mexican drug cartels and Hillary Clinton?
Hmmmmmm, someone trying to practice the art of deflection from the TRUE issues at hand? And failing miserably? Or,the imbibing of alittle too much moonshine, which if true ... Read More
Hmmmmmm, someone trying to practice the art of deflection from the TRUE issues at hand? And failing miserably? Or,the imbibing of alittle too much moonshine, which if true to pattern, would be around this time? Hmmmm..
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 24, 2012 7:09pm
Which, if any, of these candidates is a racist? Has anyone posted anything negative about white people on their racebook? Why have a racebook at all? It's absurd.
Fed Up..WHEN gomez loses, remember, when, not if..his arrogance will keep him on the city council seat..but, again, in MY opinion, he will only be taking up space, just like ... Read More
Fed Up..WHEN gomez loses, remember, when, not if..his arrogance will keep him on the city council seat..but, again, in MY opinion, he will only be taking up space, just like castillo..his arrogance is such, that, in his own little world he'll think he can continue with the absurd notion that he can still control what is happening in this town. The next Mayor will be the tie-breaker, and in my opinion, gomez's opinion will be "non-existent, or, not of much value, mmmm, more like totallllllyyyy ignored". Lol!! Legally? i think a way may be found to have him removed from his seat. Rest assured though, his stepping down to do the respectable and RIGHT thing, will most definitely NOT happen...he's toooo full of himself to do that!!
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 24, 2012 5:21pm
Bart, I agree with you 100%. But, remember, what do we do about Gomez? When he loses the mayor position, do you think he will stay on the council? Remember, he is still on ... Read More
Bart, I agree with you 100%. But, remember, what do we do about Gomez? When he loses the mayor position, do you think he will stay on the council? Remember, he is still on there even though we all know he resigned. Perfect scenario would be for he and Castillo to resign and then we can have an election to fill their positions. We will then have a council that will bring this city back to the voters!!!!!
My opinion--the candidates running for mayor and city council? There is One candidate running for mayor that is totally all about himself and HIS agenda..stepping in ... Read More
My opinion--the candidates running for mayor and city council? There is One candidate running for mayor that is totally all about himself and HIS agenda..stepping in danny's shoes to continue the corruption. The other 3, well, i have to commend them ALL. Who in their right mind would want that job of cleaning the mess the current city administration has created? Personally speaking? Garza, Miller, and Morones are MY choice. Then along with Guerrero? I think they will do a superb job in cleaning and removing the STINK out of city hall...Castillo? totally insignificant in the scheme of things!! Now she will know what Morones and Guerrero have been put thru but were dedicated enough to their constituents to stick it out!! Hopefully she will resign her seat, as she will only be an annoyance to be tolerated and unimportant in any aspect to better this community. Her credibilty is shot, and her loyalty, ppfffttt, definitely not to her constituents!! she outright proved that! BUT!!, I digress; for these HONEST, WORTHWHILE candidates to even want these positions shows their dedication to the improvements and betterment that our once beautiful town of Floresville needs. They are willing to endure the close scrutiny they will be subjected to, the bad-mouthing, etc... But, remember..it will be a long while before they are able to bring this town back to its original UNIFIED state where everyone got along and helped one another. The division in this community at this time created by the current administration is the worse i've ever seen it!! MILLER, MORONES AND GARZA are the way to go..once again, MY OPINION...at least give them ALL, including Jarzombek and Robles credit for wanting to genuinely fix this horrible mess danny and his cronies created!!!
Not sure why someone who is not the candidate says things that offend someone would have an impact on their voting. Seems childish. If that is the way of thinking, I just ... Read More
Not sure why someone who is not the candidate says things that offend someone would have an impact on their voting. Seems childish. If that is the way of thinking, I just come on here and stir things up about candidates I don't like and my candidate dances election eve away.
As for Mr. Robles, I have never heard him say anything negative about anyone. I did question him on his website which I felt was weak. However, I watched all the "real candidates" at the forum that WCN has been so kind to put their website.
If the Mayor's job is to be the ceremonial for Floresville which is what Mrs. Garza said at the forum, Mr. Robles is the perfect candidate. I think all the candidates are weak and not someone I would have chosen to run for Mayor. The people available to run for office are small and the number of highly experienced leaders in Floresville does not appear to be significant. Anyhow, given the candidates that we have Mr. Robles seems to have the most leadership training and experience and appears to be an honorable man who wears his heart on his sleeve. He obviously cares about the youth. Can I vouch for him? No, I don't know him personally, but looking at what was available to me; there is no doubt in MY mind he has the highest character and will represent the City in the highest regard. If you are asking anything above being a ceremonial head, I don’t have enough information.
I am not saying Mrs. Garza or Ms. Jarzombek are bad. They are just not my choice as the jobs they have held do not appear to have enough leadership. Mrs. Gomez comments about her political experience also were a turn-off with me. Further, if she is truly a cousin to the current Mayor, I am not sure we are changing much.
Now, anyone who votes for Gomez appears to lack good moral judgment and someone I would prefer not to associate with. Mr. Gomez, a man charged with driving under the influence and not paying his taxes, is despicable. He could have killed me or someone in my family driving like that. Further, if the allegations are true that Mr. Gomez has not been kept up with his child support, he should put in jail.
The point I took from your blog is that you are pointing fingers at another mayoral candidate and all you are really doing is making your own candidate look bad. Oh, and ... Read More
The point I took from your blog is that you are pointing fingers at another mayoral candidate and all you are really doing is making your own candidate look bad. Oh, and I think you have issues.
local business owner Floresville October 24, 2012 1:28pm
Local business owner, you just turned me off of Mr. Robles. Oh, and they are running for mayor, not major. And NOBODY thinks for me. Mr. Robles, you need to tell your people ... Read More
Local business owner, you just turned me off of Mr. Robles. Oh, and they are running for mayor, not major. And NOBODY thinks for me. Mr. Robles, you need to tell your people to be a little kinder. Such attitude......
local business owner Floresville October 24, 2012 12:51pm
Your thinking??? Is that something that your doing all by yourself or is someone telling you what to say? I have not said anything bad about anyone.. only have spoken the ... Read More
Your thinking??? Is that something that your doing all by yourself or is someone telling you what to say? I have not said anything bad about anyone.. only have spoken the truth and have let everyone know how it is. Yes, I am aware that his sister was the one simply asking Garza if she could handle the pressure. If she cant handle the truth that we are stating how she has been trying to intimidate voters well than she better be more than prepared to be major, cause its going to get alot harder. I agree that we should all be civil... 100% however it should be civil at polls too. Let people make their own choices!
LaLa Land Floresville, TX October 24, 2012 12:27pm
Local Business Owner and Power Search: I think ya'll are making Mr. Robles look bad. If you are on his team and he is allowing you to get on these blogs and say bad things ... Read More
Local Business Owner and Power Search: I think ya'll are making Mr. Robles look bad. If you are on his team and he is allowing you to get on these blogs and say bad things about the other candidates, he has a problem. And it was his sister that pressured Ms. Garza about how she would handle stress just because she is a woman. I have great respect for anyone who has served their country, but, I don't think that is enough reason to say he would make a good mayor. I did get on his website and I did read, but he does not say how he is going to do all this. Everyone needs to settle down, from you making bad comments about Ms. Garza, to the mayor getting on face book and making bad comments about Mr. Miller. Why can't we make this last week of elections a quiet one, no slander, no rude comments, no putting down the other candidates. Do you think we can all be civil and do that? Oh, that includes Mr. Gomez and his having the election won!!!
local business owner Floresville October 24, 2012 8:40am
Tigerlily, She may have vowed to you that she would run a clean campaign however actions speak louder thank words. I see your already being misled and she is not even in ... Read More
Tigerlily, She may have vowed to you that she would run a clean campaign however actions speak louder thank words. I see your already being misled and she is not even in office yet. You should be more committed to your city and not Ms.Garza! Voting for someone because of family ties or friendship is what has our town in the mess that it is. We need change! I want someone who has time to make out town shine again! Not someone who is so busy working trying to make ends meet. We have a retired vet who has already been there and done that. He has time and is ready to make the effort for out city! So Tigerlily you should go out for a walk sometime and educated yourself with whats going on.. being stuck in your home reading blog after blog is no way to make a decision!
Power search, Floresville has always had a lax animal control policy. Does Mrs. Garza have her pit bulls on a leash? Are they vaccinated against rabies? Are they foaming ... Read More
Power search, Floresville has always had a lax animal control policy. Does Mrs. Garza have her pit bulls on a leash? Are they vaccinated against rabies? Are they foaming at the mouth with rabies? do we need to put them down and test for rabies? Does she have a permit for these pit bulls? Has anybody checked with city hall to verify her pet permits? I suggest the city lock these pit bull's up at the pound and if nobody claims them and pays the fine in three days we have city workers euthanize them. Do other candidates have permits for their pets?
Tiger Lily, I'm disappointed with the race that Ms Garza is running, I gave her credit where it was not due. I had the same encounter with the pit bull an elder lady is ... Read More
Tiger Lily, I'm disappointed with the race that Ms Garza is running, I gave her credit where it was not due. I had the same encounter with the pit bull an elder lady is parked under a tree talking trash about the other mayor candidate. Perhaps someone should look at this closely. This is not necessary, you don't hear or see that coming from anyone else. Mr Robles is all about: Service, Honesty, Loyalty and Integrity. Good Luck Mr. Robles !
Local Business Owner: Diana Garza does not have any "pit bulls" on her campaign team. If you know of anyone that has been "taunting" the voters ... Read More
Local Business Owner: Diana Garza does not have any "pit bulls" on her campaign team. If you know of anyone that has been "taunting" the voters and say they are working for her, please feel free to speak with Mrs. Garza. I know she will be glad to answer any and all of your concerns. She has vowed to run a clean campaign and I believe that she has done that so far and will continue to do so. This also goes to Early Voter and Ms. Martinez. Please contact Mrs. Garza with your concerns.
local business owner Floresville October 23, 2012 4:39pm
I Agree. He is trying to mislead the public, I believe he is trying to follow in the footsteps of our current Mayor. His Primo, Its monkey see Monkey do. Between his lies,past ... Read More
I Agree. He is trying to mislead the public, I believe he is trying to follow in the footsteps of our current Mayor. His Primo, Its monkey see Monkey do. Between his lies,past due child support, unpaid bills and Garza sending all her pit bulls out to taunt citizens I would say ROBLES is the way to go!! You dont see him playing dirty much less driving drunk. He is a true role model for how a Mayor should conduct himself. Good luck Mr. Robles, you have our votes!!
old-timer in Floresville Floresville October 23, 2012 4:03pm
Be Careful, I know Mr. Robles will do great things for floresville. He's really about respect and dignity. He's also a peoples person type of guy who will listen to people. ... Read More
Be Careful, I know Mr. Robles will do great things for floresville. He's really about respect and dignity. He's also a peoples person type of guy who will listen to people. I know floresville has bunch of people that like to talk and don't know much. If you have or would like to speak to him or email him just go to www.electtomroble.com Mr Robles will be a great Mayor in Floresville. He also likes to work out and set great examples for the public and the people. Floresville citizens need to act and VOTE for Mr Robles.
Gomez wont even pay his child support, his mom had to pay his city taxes, his county taxes are still unpaid, but hes got money to go get drunk. Wonder if he has a court appointed ... Read More
Gomez wont even pay his child support, his mom had to pay his city taxes, his county taxes are still unpaid, but hes got money to go get drunk. Wonder if he has a court appointed attorney that TAXPAYERS get to pay for.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 23, 2012 2:44pm
Be careful couldn't agree with you more. Let's hope you could influence enough folks to wake up around here and do what is right. But sounds to me like Gomez has someone ... Read More
Be careful couldn't agree with you more. Let's hope you could influence enough folks to wake up around here and do what is right. But sounds to me like Gomez has someone on the inside looking out for him.
Be Careful Floresville, TX October 23, 2012 2:21pm
Old-timer. I voted for Mr. Robles. Overall the competition for Mayor is poor. As a Veteran, I would like to see the good Sgt leading the way. Seems to be a standup guy ... Read More
Old-timer. I voted for Mr. Robles. Overall the competition for Mayor is poor. As a Veteran, I would like to see the good Sgt leading the way. Seems to be a standup guy and would be a great spokesman for Floresville which is what the ceremonial job of Floresville Mayor is all about. Gomez on the other hand is not a standup guy who doesn’t pay his taxes and who was caught driving under the influence and that is not the kind of influence Floresville needs representing the City of Floresville.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 23, 2012 12:29pm
Truth, sorry if you felt I was attacking you, I just wanted to know if you aske all the other candidates including those running for mayor the same questions. Your questions ... Read More
Truth, sorry if you felt I was attacking you, I just wanted to know if you aske all the other candidates including those running for mayor the same questions. Your questions are good and valid but should be asked of all those running. We could have used those type of questions at the open forum last week.
Mr. Miller thanks for your answers ,and to the bloggers that support you I,give some advice,don't be so agrressive and ready to get into a fist fight over every little question ... Read More
Mr. Miller thanks for your answers ,and to the bloggers that support you I,give some advice,don't be so agrressive and ready to get into a fist fight over every little question asked.Mr. Miller did not mind the questions.
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 23, 2012 11:13am
Sorry for the delay in responding to your questions. Fortunately I have a business to run and meeting the needs of my customers took first priority. ... Read More
The Truth:
Sorry for the delay in responding to your questions. Fortunately I have a business to run and meeting the needs of my customers took first priority.
Your First Question: “do you think that the board members that serve the FEDC as board members at this point in time are competent, and furthermore do you think that cleaning house would better serve the FEDC?”
As I have stated before, if elected, I will propose appointments to the FEDC Board that are qualified and competent. If the purpose of the FEDC is economic development the board members should have experience the development of successful businesses. I, personally, do not know each of the current board members nor was I involved in their appointments and as such cannot speak to their qualifications. As to competency, their recent actions speak volumes.
Your Next Question: “do you think, like some people do that Rene Pena has allowed corruption in Floresville city hall? Do you think he has had enough evidence presented to him of wrong doing and has done nothing?”
Speaking to an issue without all of the facts is a dangerous thing for any person to do, particularly one running for office. I am aware of no evidence of corruption in City Hall and furthermore I am not privy to what evidence, if any, that has been presented to the District Attorney, Rene Pena. On the other hand, as the Newspaper has presented numerous questions about City Hall, I am surprised that the District Attorney has not made any public comment much less taken a position on the issues.
Your Last Question: “we know that you are a resident of Floresville and are a business owner here, you have done some work for the city before in the way of signs and also managed a web site, do you plan on continuing to do so or do you think it would be a conflict of interest?”
Yes, my businesses have done some work for the City of Floresville and have a contract with the FEDC for Web Site maintenance and updates. If the City Attorney advises that doing such business is a Conflict of Interest I am certainly capable of recommending a different source for these services to the FEDC. If elected, I can assure you that should I have a business interest in any issue faced by the City Council I will recuse myself from the voting as well as follow the guidance of my attorney and that of the City Attorney.
Thank you for your questions.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
WARNING!!! Its not even Halloween Yet and the monsters are out!! I went out to vote yesterday and I was pulled aside by a woman asking me not to vote for anyone else but ... Read More
WARNING!!! Its not even Halloween Yet and the monsters are out!! I went out to vote yesterday and I was pulled aside by a woman asking me not to vote for anyone else but Garza. How dare you try to tell me how to vote. Even Ms Martinez was trying to pursuade me that her cousin Diane went to school here and even though she was living in Laredo is back and ready to work. Oh please!!! Why leave? Just cause she went to school here doesn't make her more qualified than the others.I already knew who I was voting for so they only wasted their time.. SO voters please do not allow others to intimidate you. Floresville used to be such a nice town one that was so alive that we didn't even need to travel to San Antonio for anything. I want that back! Vote Robles!!! He is not cousins or related to the clowns we have running the circus now. And Ms Martinez.. IF you could run as fast as your mouth does you would not be in the shape that your in now... VOTE ROBLES, MILLER,MORONES!!!!
Prairie Grouch, Bentwood is not in the city limits, neither is Shannon Ridge. All city limit signs are clearly visible on Hwy 181, Loop 181, (north and south)Hwy 97 to Stockdale ... Read More
Prairie Grouch, Bentwood is not in the city limits, neither is Shannon Ridge. All city limit signs are clearly visible on Hwy 181, Loop 181, (north and south)Hwy 97 to Stockdale and Hwy 97 to Pleasanton (east and west). Hope this helps.
Hey Gracie, good to hear from you again. You tell it like it is girl. I for one will be happy to volunteer to review the financial records. At least I know how to balance ... Read More
Hey Gracie, good to hear from you again. You tell it like it is girl. I for one will be happy to volunteer to review the financial records. At least I know how to balance a check book, unlike the employees at city hall who were caught during the audit of not even knowing how to do that. The city, FEDC, Event Center; all those records need to be looked over with a fine tooth comb. In other words, I would not complain if my tax dollars were used to hire a forensic auditor to look over these financial records. Only a forensic audit would determine if anyone mishandled our tax dollars. I agree with Miller, as soon as the new council takes over accounts should be freezed, only the most necessary of expenses need to be paid and make absolutely sure that no one tries to destroy any records.
PRAIRIE GROUCH GRAND PRAIRIE TX October 23, 2012 7:49am
Floresville don't want changes! Mr Robles, will put half of the city hall in Jail or in its place. Why? He does not have relatives working in the city hall or FEDC! If the ... Read More
Floresville don't want changes! Mr Robles, will put half of the city hall in Jail or in its place. Why? He does not have relatives working in the city hall or FEDC! If the people in floresville are serious about making changes they would be looking at Mr. Robles (great candidate for Mayor). LOL God Bless Floresville. We need fresh blood/people in the city. We need some one that has knowledge in all aspects in business. But it seems to me that they want to keep it as a family affair thing. Please make you VOTE count be honest and sincere with yourself.
I agree with you Gracie. What I want to know first - is where has all the money gone with the FEDC? Where has all the money gone for the civic center. ... Read More
I agree with you Gracie. What I want to know first - is where has all the money gone with the FEDC? Where has all the money gone for the civic center.
I am sure it will take awhile to untangle the web of "where did the money go".
There is MUCH to do for the incoming. .. I know these people - and they are honest and have high integrity. There will be no good ol boy stuff going on. No money shuffling going on. And there will be TRANSPARENCY- because there will be nothing to hide.
But, it will take time to get things in order to get Floresville back on track.
old-timer in Floresville Floresville October 22, 2012 11:27pm
Floresville citizens wake up and smell the coffee. Who knows Mr Robles? Make time to know him. He's straight forward and does not take things lightly. He has a good head ... Read More
Floresville citizens wake up and smell the coffee. Who knows Mr Robles? Make time to know him. He's straight forward and does not take things lightly. He has a good head on his shoulders and will make changes for the people in floresville. Read about him at www.electtomrobles.com He has a great platform and can make some changes for the better, who else can? He is not afraid to speak up. Make you VOTE count.
In my opinion.... Kernel has to go! We need all new fedc board members bcuz theyre puppets as well. Morones and Guerrero with the help of Miller can make mass improvements ... Read More
In my opinion.... Kernel has to go! We need all new fedc board members bcuz theyre puppets as well. Morones and Guerrero with the help of Miller can make mass improvements for our city along with the guidance of the future Mayor Garza.... Its their year to shine! They need to do some serious cleaning at city hall...break up the posse! So i support Garza ... Miller and Morones! Kernel is getting rich off our city so he has to go! That old fart!.... So i will give yall a chance to make the changes needed .... Miller.. Morones...and Guerrero... So don't screw it up! Diana Garza will make a damn good mayor! She is gonna win! She is stronger than mosr think and has all the importantv people supporting her....papitas!!
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 7:35pm
Truth in case you hadn't noticed Mr Miller leaves his email and phone number on his blog so if you have questions, ask away. Can you give me johnnies and the kernel, I ... Read More
Truth in case you hadn't noticed Mr Miller leaves his email and phone number on his blog so if you have questions, ask away. Can you give me johnnies and the kernel, I have some questions for them. Truth hurts.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 7:18pm
Mr. Miller I know you are a busy man ,when you have time and feel like answering some or all the questions I have asked please do so.Thank you and have a good evening to ... Read More
Mr. Miller I know you are a busy man ,when you have time and feel like answering some or all the questions I have asked please do so.Thank you and have a good evening to all.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 7:11pm
Truth so what did you ask an hat did they tell you. You seem to be the only one they answer. Can you let us all know what your questions were and what they said? I don't ... Read More
Truth so what did you ask an hat did they tell you. You seem to be the only one they answer. Can you let us all know what your questions were and what they said? I don't have problems with your questions, just wondering where you have been all along and why you haven't asked the current administration the questions. If you have the answers, we would like to hear them
Truth; really, your boys are not answering your questions so you have decided to go after Mr. Miller. You want answers from the FEDC? Good Luck! They don't like to be ... Read More
Truth; really, your boys are not answering your questions so you have decided to go after Mr. Miller. You want answers from the FEDC? Good Luck! They don't like to be asked questions. Why did you think Gomez helped them by getting rid of Monica Flores? Why do you think several of the board members have resigned? Why do you think that Mary Helen Tieken could not get appointed a few weeks ago? THE FEDC DOES NOT LIKE FOR ANYONE TO ASK THEM QUESTIONS! But soon enough, we will find out just how bad they have mismanaged our tax $s and THEY will have to answer to the district attorney and the judge.
I do not agree with everything that has been going on
here ,believe you me,no sir! Furthermore are you guys the police of this blog?These are ligit questions.
I have been asking them questions at there offices,or when I see them. If Miller is elected that is where I will ask him many more questions.I am trying to establish who ... Read More
I have been asking them questions at there offices,or when I see them. If Miller is elected that is where I will ask him many more questions.I am trying to establish who to vote for in this election Mr.Miller does not seem to have a problem with the questions I am asking so why do you?
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 7:00pm
Truth they dont have to be on a blog to ask questions. You should have been asking Danny, sherry, johnnie and Flores questions long time ago oh and don't ... Read More
Truth they dont have to be on a blog to ask questions. You should have been asking Danny, sherry, johnnie and Flores questions long time ago oh and don't forget the Kernel
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 6:49pm
Truth I have questions of them but get no reply. If you truly are a resident of floresville and care about this city, why haven't you questioned them about anything? Are ... Read More
Truth I have questions of them but get no reply. If you truly are a resident of floresville and care about this city, why haven't you questioned them about anything? Are the things they have done ok with you. See your kind of like them. Not answering questions either. Do you know what happened to the 1.5 that was suppose to be spent on rancho grande? How can FEDC commit to another bill on ball parks when they can't afford the community center bill.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 22, 2012 6:47pm
Ask anyone on the FEDC board any questions and they will be happy to answer? Yeah right!!!!! Fred Gonzales has been given a bunch of questions and he has yet to answer.
The truth: what is with you? Who is putting you up to this? If you were so interested why didn't you go to the candidates forum or the meet and greet Mr. Miller had the ... Read More
The truth: what is with you? Who is putting you up to this? If you were so interested why didn't you go to the candidates forum or the meet and greet Mr. Miller had the week before and ask all these questions? Shouldn't you be at the mayor's farewell? Sha na na na, hey, hey, hey, GOODBYE!!!!!!!
Air borne do you know any of the people on the Fedc board?Have you talked to them sought them out personally? I am sure they would like to talk to everyone who has any questions ... Read More
Air borne do you know any of the people on the Fedc board?Have you talked to them sought them out personally? I am sure they would like to talk to everyone who has any questions .Do you know anyone of the board members of the 4A? Have you asked them directly about any of your doubts or problems within the board?
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 6:37pm
Truth you should have come to the open forum. Would have been a great time to ask them all If your buddy Johnny Gomez would have shown up, you could have asked him some ... Read More
Truth you should have come to the open forum. Would have been a great time to ask them all If your buddy Johnny Gomez would have shown up, you could have asked him some too. You sure are questioning mr millet alot, why not Gomez, Castillo and Flores. Just saying
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Air borne I am asking these questions now because the mayor is on his way out furthermore I think these questions are not in any way hostile to Mr. Miller he has commented ... Read More
Air borne I am asking these questions now because the mayor is on his way out furthermore I think these questions are not in any way hostile to Mr. Miller he has commented a few times on how he would like to answer questions any time any where.Mr. Miller if these few questions offend you please let me know and I will stop immediately.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 6:33pm
Truth if you were truly about the truth, then why don't you tell us what you want to see and why you support the current administration so much? Give is some facts on why ... Read More
Truth if you were truly about the truth, then why don't you tell us what you want to see and why you support the current administration so much? Give is some facts on why yout current buddies should remain on the council and FEDC
Truth it's funny how u have all these questions now. Where were you and your questions for the current administration? All the things they did and you kept quiet. Sounds ... Read More
Truth it's funny how u have all these questions now. Where were you and your questions for the current administration? All the things they did and you kept quiet. Sounds to me line you could be one of them maybe Danny or johnnie boy himself. Why don't you answer some of these questions yourself
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 6:18pm
Truth we would love to hear what you think of these questions. I think you need to answer them truthfully and you will have your answer. That is if u really are the truth ... Read More
Truth we would love to hear what you think of these questions. I think you need to answer them truthfully and you will have your answer. That is if u really are the truth Danny boy
Mr. Miller we know that you are a resident of Floresville and are a business owner here,you have done some work for the city before in the way of signs and also managed a ... Read More
Mr. Miller we know that you are a resident of Floresville and are a business owner here,you have done some work for the city before in the way of signs and also managed a web site ,do you plan on continuing to do so or do you think it would be a conflict of interest?
Mr. Miller do you think ,like some people do that Rene Pena has allowed corruption in Floresville city hall?Do you think he has had enough evidence presented to him of wrong ... Read More
Mr. Miller do you think ,like some people do that Rene Pena has allowed corruption in Floresville city hall?Do you think he has had enough evidence presented to him of wrong doing and has done nothing?
Mr. Miller do you think that the board members that serve the Fedc as board members at this point in time are competent,and furthermore do you think that cleaning house would ... Read More
Mr. Miller do you think that the board members that serve the Fedc as board members at this point in time are competent,and furthermore do you think that cleaning house would better serve the FEDC?
The Mayor keep sayJim Miller is not a resident of Floresville at least he has a business,how about Jesse Perez his making 80k and don't live in Floresville.
Jim Miller, thank you for answering as truthfully as you can. The Truth is asking legitimate questions but those questions will be handled when the new mayor and council ... Read More
Jim Miller, thank you for answering as truthfully as you can. The Truth is asking legitimate questions but those questions will be handled when the new mayor and council take over. At that time the citizens of Floresville will take their city back and we will be listened to. I look forward to forensic audits being done to find out how our tax dollars have been spent. Those individuals who have mishandled our $ will hopefully be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The city will be ruled by the City Charter. Hopefully, a committee will be named to review the charter and changes will be made so that no exceptions will be made for anyone. VOTE GARZA. VOTE MORONES. VOTE MILLER.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 22, 2012 3:39pm
Too bad the voters of this city don't have a voice because his a$$ would be out on the street as soon as the new council and mayor take over. He does not deserve the paycheck ... Read More
Too bad the voters of this city don't have a voice because his a$$ would be out on the street as soon as the new council and mayor take over. He does not deserve the paycheck he gets. He received 1.5 million dollars for the Rancho Grande, did not use it there, and they still refuse to tell us what they did with it. Still think he deserves the position?
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 22, 2012 3:16pm
I'm sorry but this is a question that I do not have enough information on to provide you with an answer. Has Jesse Perez followed the directions given to ... Read More
The Truth:
I'm sorry but this is a question that I do not have enough information on to provide you with an answer. Has Jesse Perez followed the directions given to him by the appointed Board Members? As I am not on the Board of Directors of the FEDC and have not been privy to what is discussed in their Executive Sessions I do not know the answer to the question.
I can assure you that the qualified and competent board members appointed in November of this year will be asking this question. I can also assure you that these board member will be looking at the financial records, in detail, of the F.E.D.C. Furthermore, I will assure you that if any wrong doing is discovered it will be turned over to the appropriate authorities be it County, State, or Federal.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
Truth: You are obviously used to dealing with "councilpersons" who have several answers to every question - one to please each group.
Mr. Miller has answered your question about Mr. Perez. The position Mr. Perez occupies is filled by a vote of the FEDC Board. Don't ask questions if you are not willing to read the answers!
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 22, 2012 3:05pm
Truth, can you answer it also. Has the kernel done a good job in your opinion. Here's mine, what has he brought to floresville? We have a new pizza place in the last ... Read More
Truth, can you answer it also. Has the kernel done a good job in your opinion. Here's mine, what has he brought to floresville? We have a new pizza place in the last year. He would rather pay for ball fields instead of bringing business here to create revenue or jobs. He has been delinquent in payment to FISD and ACCD. The bill on the event center grows and grows. When are we going to get and what is he doing to bring more business here where we can gain revenue and jobs? Id vote to get rid of him, but again I don't have a vote. He makes 80k a year and don't see any results.
The Truth, REALLY! You are afraid Mr. Morones will become a yes man? What have we been putting up with this last year? Castillo, Flores, Gomez, all puppets of the mayor!!! ... Read More
The Truth, REALLY! You are afraid Mr. Morones will become a yes man? What have we been putting up with this last year? Castillo, Flores, Gomez, all puppets of the mayor!!! Did you get on here and complain then? By the time we got to council meetings it was all said and done. VERY OBVIOUS! There was no doubt they had discussed everything ahead of time. Our people will serve the voters much better. We will all work together to make Floresville a much better city!!!
Be Careful Floresville, TX October 22, 2012 2:54pm
Voted this morning for City of Floresville. I voted by paper and put it into the optical scan reader. Funny thing was the machine showed a 62 tally at 11 AM this morning ... Read More
Voted this morning for City of Floresville. I voted by paper and put it into the optical scan reader. Funny thing was the machine showed a 62 tally at 11 AM this morning on first day of voting. Not sure how many signatures per page when signing your name, but I was in the top 5 on the sheet I signed. Not sure how the numbering systems works, but if folks vote today, please keep an eye on the optical scan reader. It would be interesting to know what the machine says at the end of the day.
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 22, 2012 2:48pm
Clearly, Councilman Mario Morones meets all the qualifications of the City Charter to serve as Council Member as he ... Read More
The Truth:
Again, I thank you for your questions.
Clearly, Councilman Mario Morones meets all the qualifications of the City Charter to serve as Council Member as he is on the ballot for another term. I personally believe that Councilman Morones has always acted in the best interest of our community regardless of popularity or what other people said.
Councilman Morones, Councilman Guerrero and I have spoken quite often. Specifically about the needs of our City. We are all on the same page when it comes to goals, however, we may disagree on which path or road to take to achieve the goals. And no, neither Councilman Morones nor Councilman Guerrero are puppets. Not to the current Mayor nor will they be to me, if elected.
Decisions made by the City Council must be informed decisions. All of the facts, both good and bad, must be presented; questions must be answered; and the Citizens informed before any decision is made by the City Council. I will strive to insure that information, all information, is on the table before decisions are made by the Council
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
Mr. Miller do you think that Mario Morones is qualified to be a councilman? I heard everything he said ,it was not informative in any way. He offered his assistance,and asked ... Read More
Mr. Miller do you think that Mario Morones is qualified to be a councilman? I heard everything he said ,it was not informative in any way. He offered his assistance,and asked if we had any questions ,but could not really answer with any real substance.He has good intentions and is a nice person,but he seems to agree with you a lot. If elected will you make sure you won't push him to agree with you on everything and assure the tax payers that you will not make him and Guererro your yes men and fall into the same pattern you say that the mayor and his "puppets" as you call them have resorted to.
just wondering floresville October 22, 2012 2:25pm
I went to cast my vote today at City Hall and a man that lives out in the county was in front of me wanting to vote in the city election for Mayor. Fortunately he was not ... Read More
I went to cast my vote today at City Hall and a man that lives out in the county was in front of me wanting to vote in the city election for Mayor. Fortunately he was not allowed to. Also, he did not seem to be showing the election workers any ID, but he finally said he lived in Brentwood Estates. I don't know why he was there in the first place, he was an older gentleman, maybe he was confused. If I were one of the candidates, I would appoint someone to watch the voting process.
Senior Citizen Wilson County October 22, 2012 2:15pm
Airborne I would like Mr.Miller to answer.I do think people that own a business would be more qualified .They would really have a feel of things,after all most businesses ... Read More
Airborne I would like Mr.Miller to answer.I do think people that own a business would be more qualified .They would really have a feel of things,after all most businesses know what a calculated risk is and not just a bad risk.Miller owns a business he knows what I am talking about.Also someone who owns a business will not just go along with what looks ok and sounds ok just because someone says it's ok. In my opinion a true asset to the FEDC is someone that has a successful business themselves.They know what it is to pay taxes and know how important it is to run a tight ship in order to be successful.
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 22, 2012 1:38pm
Regarding the 4B Corporation, Floresville Economic Development Corporation.
The Floresville Economic Development Corporation ... Read More
Truth:
Thank you for your question.
Regarding the 4B Corporation, Floresville Economic Development Corporation.
The Floresville Economic Development Corporation reports to the City Council and it is the City Council that appoints the board members. These board members will determine who serves as president of the board as well as hire and set compensation for the executive director.
My position on the FEDC is clear and has remained the same since filing my candidacy.
All appointments to any board will be made with qualified and competent members of our community that are willing to serve the objectives of the organization, specifically in the case of the FEDC, economic development and primary job creation.
I will propose a resolution that directs the Floresville Economic Development Corporation to limit their spending to only business development that results in the creation of Primary Jobs.
I will propose a resolution that directs the Floresville Economic Development Corporation to function autonomous of the City of Floresville with quarterly reporting to the City Council.
If elected, I will be only one of 5 voting council members and as such can only propose the appointment of qualified and competent board members. As to the FEDC Executive Director, Jesse Perez. The executive director is hired by the board not the City Council and can only be removed by the board and NOT the City Council.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
Truth, I'm not Jim Miller but I believe we have to look at the FEDC and see what they are really doing for us. Forensic audits need to be done and if problems are found, ... Read More
Truth, I'm not Jim Miller but I believe we have to look at the FEDC and see what they are really doing for us. Forensic audits need to be done and if problems are found, discipline needs to be done. We have gone to long without audits and ensuring that they are doing business by the book. I doubt he will try to replace them, however just lime the city manager getting a 13% raise after the horrible audit revues, how is the raise justified. Everyone should be held accountable when it comes to spending tax dollars. Mr Perez need to show us why he is making so much money and what he has brought to our town. I do t know the people on this board but they need to be evaluated yearly to ensure they are for the people. I do believe it could be a conflict of interest if you sit on this board and own a business, just my opinion
Mr.Miller if you win ,would you have on your agenda that the FEDC president and the board be removed ,or would you work with them? Also one of Mr. Morones comments was that ... Read More
Mr.Miller if you win ,would you have on your agenda that the FEDC president and the board be removed ,or would you work with them? Also one of Mr. Morones comments was that qualified people should be put on that board ,do you agree with him that no one on the board is qualified and furthermore would you want to replace Jesse Perez?
None of this is new. Gloria Martinez is related to Cheif Herrera who she helped to hire even though he was the least qualified candidate and was the laughing stock of the ... Read More
None of this is new. Gloria Martinez is related to Cheif Herrera who she helped to hire even though he was the least qualified candidate and was the laughing stock of the interview process. Two other qualified candidates for the job were passed over as they were not realted to anyone on the council (not hispanic). Futhermore, of course Joslin hired her, don't you think that was part of the deal in him getting hired in the first place. Wasn't Gloria Martinez part of the crew that temporaily put Joslin in charge while under indictment for OFFICAL OPPRESSION? And then hired him permanently after he was stripped of his peace officers license?
just wondering floresville October 22, 2012 6:15am
We also need a change at the Sheriff,s position. Tackitt maybe a good man, but we need a person with Burchell experience. This small county would benefit greatly from someone ... Read More
We also need a change at the Sheriff,s position. Tackitt maybe a good man, but we need a person with Burchell experience. This small county would benefit greatly from someone like Burchell.
PRAIRIE GROUCH GRAND PRAIRIE TX October 22, 2012 5:57am
Pena will NOT do anything of course until after the elections.He happens to have a very comfortable fit in the mayor's pocket, And don't expect him to really actually do ... Read More
Pena will NOT do anything of course until after the elections.He happens to have a very comfortable fit in the mayor's pocket, And don't expect him to really actually do anything at all, danny has got too much dirt on Rene also. Our D.A., people, is NOT clean. But, then again, with all the corruption going on with our city officials, no one has actually taken the time to investigate our D.A. Sooo, i'm just saying guys, don't be toooo disappointed when rene sweeps everything under the rug. He's got too much to lose by investigating his BOSS, the mayor.
Gracie, I also want to say "THANKS' for bringing this out. We need more people like you to talk about the illegal activity that has taken place in the city, the FEDC, ... Read More
Gracie, I also want to say "THANKS' for bringing this out. We need more people like you to talk about the illegal activity that has taken place in the city, the FEDC, and the Event Center. That should also include the Peanut Festival Association and the rumors that are floating around about how the court was caught drinking on the night that they were selected. I would rather trust a person who is ready to speak out on these issues and has the proof than support a mayoral candidate that has done nothing but try to sweep the issues under the rug. I hope that DA Pena will be prepared to prosecute anyone that has broken the law after the elections because he certainly did not do anything before the elections. He may be also part of the problem.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 21, 2012 4:33pm
If this isnt illegal, it has to be unethical. Are these people even qualified for the job, have the formal training or education to be hired for the position? I would love ... Read More
If this isnt illegal, it has to be unethical. Are these people even qualified for the job, have the formal training or education to be hired for the position? I would love to have seen the hiring process, one can only imagine how it went. All you have to do is look at how Joslin was hired. He has no accounting, or budgeting background or education. If the 2nd highest paid Wilson county employee (Joslin), is hired with no education, I can only imagine how these other folks got thier jobs. Martinez wasnt worth anything as a council woman and here she is working for the city again. Tell me something isnt wrong here and illegal. The only one who can bring in the Texas Rangers is the DA Rene Pena. All I have heard him say, is he just wants to wait it out till after November, he believes the council will see a big shake up. He should have responded a long time ago. Anyone with any kind of sense would know that something is going on when most of the jobs are going to family members. This is ridiculous
Thank-you, Gracie for bringing this to light. There is so much wrong and people will not step forward to say what they know - that is being swept under the carpet. ... Read More
Thank-you, Gracie for bringing this to light. There is so much wrong and people will not step forward to say what they know - that is being swept under the carpet.
... After November 6 - the new crew will start looking for what is being hidden. A person cannot readily get a FOIA at this point.
THIS WILL NEVER BE OVER UNTIL THE TRUTH IS REVEALED. ALL OF IT. WE NOT SHUT UP AND GO AWAY. NO MATTER WHO WINS -THE TRUTH WILL COME TO LIGHT SOONER OR LATER.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 21, 2012 3:57pm
Wow lots of shady stuff going on in this town and who is suppose to help us here? DA, when are you going to wake up and help us all and investigate all this mess. At least ... Read More
Wow lots of shady stuff going on in this town and who is suppose to help us here? DA, when are you going to wake up and help us all and investigate all this mess. At least tell us if what they are doing is legal or not? It would seem to me that if the city charter reads as such then they are in serious violation. Whats it going to take for you to do something Mr Pena? This is ridiculous and brings sooo much shame on our small town.
Oh my goodness! How karma gets ya....
DWI, delinquent taxes and now allegations that littlem owes taxes as well???
Hope you enjoyed the meals they served in jail, Rene. ... Read More
Oh my goodness! How karma gets ya....
DWI, delinquent taxes and now allegations that littlem owes taxes as well???
Hope you enjoyed the meals they served in jail, Rene. After they get done looking at what you've done as an elected official, you'll be back there soon.
Very quiet... Wonder what they are planning... Can't get out of this one... Even face book and FloTownPolitics seem to be very quiet. You spent so much time pointing fingers ... Read More
Very quiet... Wonder what they are planning... Can't get out of this one... Even face book and FloTownPolitics seem to be very quiet. You spent so much time pointing fingers that it came back and bit you in the behind!!! Wonder what the mayor's minister thinks about this one!!! Each story has 2 sides!!!! Politics and religion don't mix!!!
I don't mind an official who tosses back a coupe of beers, thats cool, and if he makes an anti-tax protest that is more evidence that he will fight for us. ... Read More
I don't mind an official who tosses back a coupe of beers, thats cool, and if he makes an anti-tax protest that is more evidence that he will fight for us.
I commend you for getting drunk and protesting high taxes through civil disobedience.
The Mayor is too busy right now meeting with Lou Rosenberg. They are discussing how to keep Gomez in. Let us not be fooled, the City Charter clearly states what needs to ... Read More
The Mayor is too busy right now meeting with Lou Rosenberg. They are discussing how to keep Gomez in. Let us not be fooled, the City Charter clearly states what needs to be done. But will they follow it to the letter, who knows. They have broken the rules before; nepotism, illegal meetings, etc. All of this still falls back on the Mayor. If he would have just let things happen as they should; the petition, Gomez's resignation, special election to replace Gomez, etc., none of this might not have happened. The Mayor only cared about the Sports Complex instead of taking care of the city's immediate needs. Everything the Mayor did was to keep his puppets in line for his personal agenda. Now look where we are. What are you going to do Mr. Mayor? Are you going to stop this nonsense? Will you have the courage to tell your puppets that enough is enough, that you all should stop hurting the city? You caused this trouble, you caused this division (even during the parade), now it is time to bring everyone to the table and settle this once and for all. When you leave office, do you want the division to continue or stop? It all depends on YOU!
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 16, 2012 8:04pm
SuprF, she was too busy trying to keep Jim Miller out. Don't that just beat all! They were so busy pointing the finger at someone else and look at what was right under ... Read More
SuprF, she was too busy trying to keep Jim Miller out. Don't that just beat all! They were so busy pointing the finger at someone else and look at what was right under their noses!!!! Mayor, any responses? Not even on face book???? Whose the loser now.....
Wouldn't it have been Margaret Aranda's responsibility to validate the qualifications of Gomez when he submitted his application to run for mayor? Even if he payed what ... Read More
Wouldn't it have been Margaret Aranda's responsibility to validate the qualifications of Gomez when he submitted his application to run for mayor? Even if he payed what he owed today he was still indebted to the city when he submitted his application for mayor.
If there was ever a time to call a special council meeting it is now, Mayor. The writing is on the wall. Gomez violated the City Charter. If the man would have resigned ... Read More
If there was ever a time to call a special council meeting it is now, Mayor. The writing is on the wall. Gomez violated the City Charter. If the man would have resigned when he was supposed to, it is possible that none of this would have happened. But you, Mr. Mayor, would not accept that until you found another puppet to replace him. When that did not work out, you and Lou Rosenberg found a way for him to stay. It is time for you to do what is right for the city and tell him he needs to go. Mr. Rosenberg, it is also time for you to do your job. Either we follow the City Charter all the time or you will have a city that has no government. The citizens of Floresville voted to be ruled by the City Charter. It is not up to the Mayor or yourself whether to follow it or not. We are to be governed by the City Charter. Now step up to the plate and follow it like you are supposed to or we will have anarchy on our hands. So, what's it gonna be Mr. Mayor and Mr. Rosenberg?
If that is in the City Charter, then Danny should not have been able to be mayor. He was also upside down with property taxes with his home in Bentwood - liens on his home ... Read More
If that is in the City Charter, then Danny should not have been able to be mayor. He was also upside down with property taxes with his home in Bentwood - liens on his home in Bentwood, could not use credit card due to over the limit. ... Being a crummy personal money manager is bad enough-then infecting the city with the same money mismanagement is too much - then to so arrogantly treat citizens like trash - belittle and humiliate citizens-
well, personally I have had enough and decided to tell what I have known for a long time.
Nothing will be done to them. All we can hope is to get this type of people out of there before this city goes belly up.
And what is more disgusting - is he will step on the very people that stand by him no matter what. He will throw their loyality in thier face.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 16, 2012 3:36pm
If Councilman Gomez had past due city taxes at the time he took office, by the City Charter he was not eligible to hold that office. Does that mean that every vote he cast ... Read More
If Councilman Gomez had past due city taxes at the time he took office, by the City Charter he was not eligible to hold that office. Does that mean that every vote he cast in council meetings is now invalid? Do we have to review voting outcomes for the meetings he attended to see if removing his vote would change the outcome of each item he voted on? Does this constitute fraud? Election violation?
You need to make sure that the taxes are not paid by a City of Floresville check. You know they are kinda loose with the checkbook at the Mayor's office.
Gomez, you have been so busy slamming Mr. Miller and not even with facts, and here you are making the news yourself! HOW DECEITFUL!!!! Ya'll have posted on Face Book that ... Read More
Gomez, you have been so busy slamming Mr. Miller and not even with facts, and here you are making the news yourself! HOW DECEITFUL!!!! Ya'll have posted on Face Book that Miller does not live here, that he has not voted here, did you forget people can dig up stuff on you? People who live in glass houses....... If you have not paid your taxes since 2004, does that mean you have been deceiving the citizens of Floresville since then? You have illegally been on the council for how many years?
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 16, 2012 1:29pm
OMG, he doesn't even pay his taxes and he thinks he can do whatever with the taxpayers' money? Based on the City Charter, he should NOT be on the council. He has deceived ... Read More
OMG, he doesn't even pay his taxes and he thinks he can do whatever with the taxpayers' money? Based on the City Charter, he should NOT be on the council. He has deceived the people of Floresville!!!! NOW, we all know what he is!!!! Gomez, how can you do this? What makes you sit in that council seat, making derogatory remarks to the citizens and all along you have this little secret. WE DESERVE BETTER!!!!! See what happens when you point the finger, making rude remarks on Face Book and all along YOU have been deceiving the people of Floresville. Castillo, you still think your little friend deserves that council seat? Certainly not the mayor's seat. If he will deceive the people like this, what else is he capable of?
Wondering? Floresville, Tx October 16, 2012 1:23pm
Based upon these now published facts, it is blatantly obvious that you to need withdraw from the race for Mayor and immediately resign from the ... Read More
Mr. Johnnie R. Gomez -
Based upon these now published facts, it is blatantly obvious that you to need withdraw from the race for Mayor and immediately resign from the City Council.
You must first get your life in order, personally and financially, before you can serve as the fiduciary agent of the residents, taxpayers, and business owners of the City of Floresville.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
"Gomez faces DWI charges, tax woes
WCN Staff
Wilson County News
FLORESVILLE - Mayoral candidate Johnnie Rene Gomez soon will have his day in court to answer the charge of driving while intoxicated.
Gomez was arrested on Dec. 30, 2011, in Bexar County at 12:39 p.m. A court date of Nov. 26 is set for Gomez's DWI case.
There is no charter provision which forbids a candidate with a pending misdemeanor from running for office. However, an investigation shows him to be indebted to three separate entities within Wilson County since 2004.
Records indicate Gomez owes the city of Floresville $119.56, Floresville Independent School District $599.28, and Wilson County $718.84, all for property described as Fair Park Sub. Block 3, Lot 3. The total owed to all three entities is $1,437.68.
This is according to information obtained from the Wilson County Tax Assessor/Collector's office. Further investigation revealed no such debts for any of the other city candidates.
The Floresville City Charter, section 3.02, states that candidates for public office must not be delinquently indebted to the city of Floresville. Under this provision, Gomez's seat may be declared vacant and the council may fill the vacancy as set forth in section 3.06 of the charter."
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 16, 2012 9:12am
In your post you said: “Nobody with a smidgen of common sense cares what you or the Mayor call it. We're more concerned with facts. No tax RATE increase for at ... Read More
Busy:
In your post you said: “Nobody with a smidgen of common sense cares what you or the Mayor call it. We're more concerned with facts. No tax RATE increase for at least a decade, versus an increase in the amount a property will owe due to assessed value, is what's important.”
Every year over the past decade the valuation of property in the City of Floresville has increased. Although the rate has not increased the amount of property taxes paid by property owners to the City of Floresville has increased each year. From where I sit, the truth and the facts are that this is a Tax Increase.
Furthermore, that is the guidance to all taxing entities from the Office of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and it is the Law (The Truth in Taxation Act)! Here is the link so that you can verify what you are calling my rhetoric: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/tnt/
You also said: “I'm not concerned with the City "plan for streets" enough to see them create the red tape required to provide you with a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule. Could more of the planning be public?”
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Planning is an essential requirement of any endeavor, particularly when other peoples (we the taxpayers) money is used! The City of Floresville, under any administration, to move “forward”, requires a detailed plan that will provide direction and measure its progress and its success. The City Charter requires the City Manager to develop and update yearly a five (5) year plan that covers the budget and requirements of all City Departments. This plan should be coordinated with another plan called the Five (5) year Capital program plan.
Elected officials that are more concerned with service than are willing to demonstrate to the taxpayers how their tax dollars are being effectively and efficiently spent are being replaced all over our Country.
Lastly, the Mayor of the City of Floresville is the ceremonial head of the government and the political “leader” as you would call him or her. The City Council Members are the representatives of the Citizens, the Taxpayers, and the Business Owners of Community. It is the City Council that authorizes the spending of their tax dollars and it is the City Council members that are the fiduciary agents of the Citizens, Taxpayers, and Business Owners.
For the record, it is the role of City Council member that I am seeking, not that of a ceremonial or political leader.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
"Not sit in a council meeting in an argumentative manner, like a disrespectful child interrupting the teacher, for the sole purpose of being right." Busy, do ... Read More
"Not sit in a council meeting in an argumentative manner, like a disrespectful child interrupting the teacher, for the sole purpose of being right." Busy, do you know who you are describing here? THAT IS THE MAYOR!!!!!! Have you not seen some of the tapes posted on here, how he rants and raves at people who question him??? You just made a case against the people who are serving right now!!!!!! We knew that Danny's people would pull out all the stops these last few weeks before the election, but you just made a case against him! Thanks you for making it easier on us when we get to the polls. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE MORONES, GARZA, MILLER!!!!!
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 16, 2012 6:11am
Busy with the lower tax rate how can we afford to give Joslin a raise. Elect people more concerned with service then thier own ego? You just described the mayor, Gomez ... Read More
Busy with the lower tax rate how can we afford to give Joslin a raise. Elect people more concerned with service then thier own ego? You just described the mayor, Gomez and Castillo. The same folks u elected. Your blowin alot of smoke on here but yet lack alot of substance and facts. Try again next time. With facts to support your blogs
Just because you are best friends with Mr. Flores' sister does not mean you need to pretend you know what you are speaking of. Clearly, ... Read More
Oh Ms. Ximenez, are you now Busy too?
Just because you are best friends with Mr. Flores' sister does not mean you need to pretend you know what you are speaking of. Clearly, you do not know and it is proven here on this blog by your lack of knowledge and grammar. Isn't his sister a teacher, can't she at lease help you with that.
shame, shame, shame, that she would allow a friend to speak so maliciously. Shouldn't you be sticking up for her brother and trying to get him elected again? You are just hurting him more than what he has accomplished himself. As far as Gomez is concerned, you couldn't help him out of a hole. Good luck trying to keep your name clean, because you have totally messed that up. shame, shame, shame...
Spin? Funny coming from you, who spent literally months, and I'd wager countless hours of preparation, arguing back and forth with the Mayor about the definition ... Read More
Jim,
Spin? Funny coming from you, who spent literally months, and I'd wager countless hours of preparation, arguing back and forth with the Mayor about the definition of a "tax increase". Nobody with a smidgen of common sense cares what you or the Mayor call it. We're more concerned with facts. No tax RATE increase for at least a decade, versus an increase in the amount a property will owe due to assessed value, is what's important. Not your squabble with the Mayor. However, you made it just that argument. I was amazed you didn't get bored sooner, but I understand that for some, proving others wrong and themselves right is more important than doing what is necessary to keep an entity moving forward. Kudos to you for winning that battle...you must be proud.
No facts? The issues, as you have stated over and over to anyone who will listen, is the handling of the City by specific City leaders, which have included rhetoric, personal jibes and disrespectful opinions. I'm not concerned with the City "plan for streets" enough to see them create the red tape required to provide you with a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule. Could more of the planning be public? Sure, but with our lowered tax rate, how can we afford to hire another person to do another job?
You've created a long term plan addressing the needs of the City? So have I...it's called electing people who are concerned with service, rather than their own ego. Any computer literate human can find examples of City plans that work and plug them into a local matrix. Easy. What's hard is "serving" other people. I'm not talking about a job where you're paid to serve, which is admirable. I'm talking about being interested in what ALL other people think, and valuing their opinions, even when you disagree. That's what a leader does, Jim. Not sit in a council meeting in an argumentative manner, like a disrespectful child interrupting the teacher, for the sole purpose of being right.
Rhetoric? Look in the mirror, sir. You misquote me for your own ends, which, while merely a white lie, is still a lie.
I tire of the subject, so I'll end with this. Jim, you're smart enough to handle a myriad of issues facing the City. However, in my opinion, you lack the leadership qualities necessary to do so professionally, tactfully, with concern and respect for differing views, and without alienating those who disagree with you. My concern is that you exhibit the qualities of the numerous U.S. lawmakers who have recently shown us that their "side" is more important than the truth, as in allowing a government standstill rather than attempt to work together to address problems. I believe politics in this form is awful, and should be avoided. It's unfortunate that so many others don't.
Regardless, good luck next month...
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 15, 2012 8:29am
Much of the conversation regarding the upcoming municipal election has been nothing but rhetoric without any basis in fact. I would hope that those involved would be willing ... Read More
Much of the conversation regarding the upcoming municipal election has been nothing but rhetoric without any basis in fact. I would hope that those involved would be willing to focus the discussion to the issues that face our City.
In addition to the races for Mayor, Council Members Place 1 and 2 is Proposition 1: “Approval of the reauthorization of a local sales and use tax in the City of Floresville at the rate of ¼ of one percent to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.”
I support this reauthorization of the ¼ of one percent sales tax.
In conjunction with the reauthorization of this sales tax I support a detailed and comprehensive street maintenance and repair plan. The current “Master Plan” only identifies priorities for street maintenance and repair. This plan MUST be developed to include what maintenance and repair is required, real costs, and timelines. The plan must include the installation of curbs and drainage.
The ¼ of one percent sales and use tax will provide an estimated $380,000 to the City of Floresville for the maintenance and repair of existing streets. With a comprehensive plan citizens will know what repairs will be done and when they will occur.
22 Days and our City, our State, and our Country will be returned to We The People. Please make sure everyone you know votes!
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
TT-once again - you have brought out no issues. And no solutions to the issues.
It seems the supporters of this current mayor and council just continue with emotion and ... Read More
TT-once again - you have brought out no issues. And no solutions to the issues.
It seems the supporters of this current mayor and council just continue with emotion and no facts. The stance of the current regime is smoke and mirrors - you all just keep repeating the same mish mash of words - treating the citizens like we are simple minded - I beg to differ with you, TT - if this town continues on with the same spending spree - it will go bankrupt - it will effect everyone - including you.
This harping on Jim Miller not being a resident - is that all you all have???? That is your stance???
There are many in Floresville that will remain loyal to this current regime. To be loyal does not mean you agree with a friend or relatives behavior all the time. ...
Sacrificing the financial health of the whole town - just because you want to declare your loyality, to me, that should weigh heavy on a person's consciencous.
There is barely a reason to respond to your blog - it is just the same ol' stuff with no substance or facts addressed. ... Only personal attacks on Jim Miller. That TT - is immature and childish.
And just for the record - the only time a person should hang their head is when they do nothing - try nothing - extend nothing - give nothing.
Mr. Miller,I have have met the 3 mayors that have been in office and they all have had issues but to say constantly that this mayor ,and the council that you say are his ... Read More
Mr. Miller,I have have met the 3 mayors that have been in office and they all have had issues but to say constantly that this mayor ,and the council that you say are his cronies are the reason that this city ,in your opinion is headed to bankruptcy is childish.I have paid taxes here way longer than you have and know that Floresville was going foward before you were here and will continue way after you and I are gone.
When the last vote is counted and you are sitting with your head down in dissapointment,you will need to ask yourself what can I do to help this city and the new mayor.This friendly advice is from a resident of Floresville that truly cares for it's people decpite of race or religion.
Mr.Alvin,the best way that I have found to cook ribs is over a low fire in a pit with chicken seasoning spread on the meat side with a whole diced onion spread over the top.I promise you will love them.
Retired i can do ribs pretty well, i cant get my brisket as good as the pre-cooked ones HEB has. I grill a mean, mean, world class steak- im vey dangerous with steak. ... Read More
Retired i can do ribs pretty well, i cant get my brisket as good as the pre-cooked ones HEB has. I grill a mean, mean, world class steak- im vey dangerous with steak.
Last time I went to wiatreks and got some ribeyes i was a little disappointed, normally they're great- must have been a skinny cow.
I see no benefit to smoking chicken, rotisserie is way better. Ribs, pork butt, brisket- thats barbecue.
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 14, 2012 4:48pm
You are absolutely correct. Our City, the City of Floresville, specifically it’s current leadership, has issues. This is apparent given the overwhelming number ... Read More
Busy.
You are absolutely correct. Our City, the City of Floresville, specifically it’s current leadership, has issues. This is apparent given the overwhelming number of citizens, taxpayers, and business owners that have publically expressed their concerns.
I found your post to be typical of the City’s leadership, without fact and purely a spin away from the issues that you stated truly exist. You have not addressed a single need of the City, but rather have stated that it doesn’t matter what the law states. You further stated that patriotism; the flag and the Constitution are suspect from your perspective.
Let us discuss the issues and not rhetoric! I have presented a plan that addresses the needs of our City. This plan covers the required essential services that our City is to provide to it’s citizens - today, tomorrow and over the next ten years. This plan includes streets, water distribution, wastewater, and public safety.
Let’s discuss the needs of our City and how each of the candidates is going to address them and judge each based upon their positions on the issues.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
And regarding "Truth is not the Majority" questions, for all time, man has debated what is "right vs. wrong." One of those subtopics is the issue ... Read More
And regarding "Truth is not the Majority" questions, for all time, man has debated what is "right vs. wrong." One of those subtopics is the issue of majority rule, versus individual rights. We are fortunate enough to live in a country governed by laws that hold individual rights most dear. Otherwise, a simple majority of "voters" could decide something out of the ordinary, like that Jim Miller be declared a reptile, and therefore ineligible to run for office.
Now that sounds rediculous, but imagine if every law and every rule was based on the "majority," and that merely meant the majority of registered voters who actually showed up to vote. As with our general elections, this would be a small sampling of the actual population, and decisions could be made by any small, organized group of folks who didn't really represent the whole community (like Tea Party members).
To prevent a small, organized minority from overwhelming the voting process as a majority, and hijacking the rights of others, we honor individual rights as sacred, thereby illuminating the fact that while the majority may typically rule, it doesn't make them "right."
The City has issues, no doubt. All cities do. What surprises me is that those few who have joined the finger pointing bandwagon, spearheaded by Mr. Miller, ignore their ... Read More
The City has issues, no doubt. All cities do. What surprises me is that those few who have joined the finger pointing bandwagon, spearheaded by Mr. Miller, ignore their mistakes of fact and choose only to grasp at the negative in a repetetive manner akin to psychological torture. Say it's so long enough, and eventually some folks will believe it. Example: Mr. Miller is a resident of Floresville. Really? It doesn't matter what the law says about it. If he can run, great...if not, great. But to run for local office under any guise, claiming the untruth of residency, should give folks some concern. It does me, at least.
Then there's the matter of the two previous Boards Mr. Miller has been a part of in this City, without success. His standard operating procedure was to bully other members of the Board to do things his way, with little concern for others or professionalism, to the point that his tenures ended abruptly. Now, the bullying continues on a grander scale, using patriotism as the disguise.
If it's true that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, I've seen enough discord coming from Mr. Miller to know that his goals are suspect, his motives are bound by vanity, and his tactics are alienating, unkind and overwhelmingly without regarding for non-partisan decision making.
Are others guilty of some or all of these poor character traits? Of course. Their follies are discussed here daily. But Mr. Miller is no different, except for his peer group. Using patriotism, the American flag and fallacy to promote a political agenda, while common, is dispicable no matter who's doing it.
retiredinlavernia lavernia October 14, 2012 4:19am
Alvin - I lke how you changed the subject - I vote for ribs when I eat out but brisket at home simply because I can not ever seem to cook the former with out burning them. ... Read More
Alvin - I lke how you changed the subject - I vote for ribs when I eat out but brisket at home simply because I can not ever seem to cook the former with out burning them. Have to have cole slaw for sure.
We all know Gomez and Flores will not show up. They dont have a clue about city Government or what they are going to do to help the city get out of this mess. They both ... Read More
We all know Gomez and Flores will not show up. They dont have a clue about city Government or what they are going to do to help the city get out of this mess. They both will go to Danny's house and have him try to coach them on what to say and how to respond. These 2 guys have no business running for city council or Mayor as both are simply good ole boys for Danny. We all know how Danny has led us and his bullying tactics are over in 24 days.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 12, 2012 10:36am
Mr. Miller, I don't mean to correct you on anything, but do you think the mayor needs to show up for this? He is not running for anything. HE'S OUT OF OFFICE, AND NOT ... Read More
Mr. Miller, I don't mean to correct you on anything, but do you think the mayor needs to show up for this? He is not running for anything. HE'S OUT OF OFFICE, AND NOT SOON ENOUGH!
Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 12, 2012 7:39am
In 25 Days, We the People, We Americans will take back our City, our State, and our Country. Please make sure everyone you know votes!
I have continued to publicly ask questions of our Mayor and the City Council:
Mr. Mayor, how can the City of Floresville sustain itself with a deficit budget? (Fact: The 2012/2013 budget approved by Gomez, Castillo, and Flores spends more money than it receives in revenue).
Daniel M. Tejada: Mr. Miller is not a real resident of Floresville!
Mr. Mayor, how will the City pay for the required wastewater plant expansion? (Fact: The City of Floresville is planning on getting a 40 year low interest loan from the USDA but has not allotted one single penny in this year’s budget to pay this loan.)
Daniel M. Tejada: Mr. Miller is spreading propaganda!
Mr. Mayor, what are the timelines for street maintenance and repairs? (Fact: The City of Floresville is projected to receive over $380,000 is Street Maintenance Sales tax in 2012/2013 but only has priorities identified, no timelines or cost estimates)
Daniel M. Tejada: Mr. Miller is a liar!
Mr. Mayor, over 10% of the registered voters of the City of Floresville presented the City Council with a legal petition to place the question of public debt for a Sports Complex on the ballot, why are you ignoring this petition?
Daniel M. Tejada: My minister says you are a loser!
I checked with Mr. Carter Thomas yesterday afternoon to see who is planning on attending the Wilson County News/Texas for Constitutional Government Candidate’s forum next Thursday evening. As of yesterday evening, not one single incumbent has confirmed attendance!
Mr. Mayor, Councilman Gomez, and Councilman Flores let us professionally and publicly discuss the issues that face the City of Floresville! We can agree to disagree, but the citizens of our City deserve to hear the Facts, the Plans, and the Positions of the Candidates!
Jim Miller
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
For a pastor/minister/priest/rabbi, whatever his title, to make a comment like that on social media where everyone can read it, makes you wonder what kind of church that ... Read More
For a pastor/minister/priest/rabbi, whatever his title, to make a comment like that on social media where everyone can read it, makes you wonder what kind of church that is. He stands behind a pulpit and preaches the word of God? What happened to "Love one another"?
Ladies and Gentlemen and all given names on these comments: Let us ignore all comments made by Mr Tejada, Gomez, Castillo and Flores for the truth hurts with proven facts. ... Read More
Ladies and Gentlemen and all given names on these comments: Let us ignore all comments made by Mr Tejada, Gomez, Castillo and Flores for the truth hurts with proven facts. After all we all have to see each other eye to eye at the grocery store, at the games, functions, on the streets of Floresville, Texas. Let us move forward in a positive manner, leave behind the bickering and crying for our young children that do not know any better. Let us mold them to a better future for tomorrow and the days to come. Please do not forget we are here on borrowed time, let us all live - Life to the fullest! God Bless
Annie Body Floresville, TX October 11, 2012 8:53pm
Messing with someone else's signs shows weakness, and fear for the positive that the person is to bring to our community. No matter the reason everyone and anyone has the ... Read More
Messing with someone else's signs shows weakness, and fear for the positive that the person is to bring to our community. No matter the reason everyone and anyone has the right to chose who to vote for no matter if the sign are there or not, so your only hurting yourselves. It takes a lot of time, effort and money to make the signs. Money that people work hard for. Not everyone has the luxury or laziness to use the same signs over and over. And Pastor Pastor Pastor.... WWJD???? You Sir, should try practicing what you preach!!!
DTR, you still haven't learned your lesson. It is not Jim Miller that is telling the lies and spreading the hate. Wasn't it Gomez and Flores who were trying to mislead ... Read More
DTR, you still haven't learned your lesson. It is not Jim Miller that is telling the lies and spreading the hate. Wasn't it Gomez and Flores who were trying to mislead the people on their new Facebook page? Also Mary Jane Ximenez who is now the poster child for what is wrong in Floresville? And now the Mayor's pastor has put in his two cents, calling Jim Miller a loser? You also like to make fun of Jim Miller. The candidates you support (including councilwoman Castillo) are the ones that have misbehaved, thanks to the leadership of the MAYOR. You are also calling Jim Miller a cry baby but he has been able to prove all of his points unlike your candidates that don't even know how to talk. Gomez and Flores knew that Jim Miller was right otherwise they would not have removed their Facebook page as quick as they did. Miller has had to defend himself time and time again and he has done it very well. He is quite the gentleman. If Gomez and Flores have a meet and greet, they probably will have a lot of people show up especially if they have music, beer and barbeque. Ya conocemos la gente mexicana. And yes, it is illegal to remove signs from someone's yard or wherever they are placed. So candidates, please let your people know that no one should be doing this. Last thing, you said you would not blog again until after the election? Is that a promise?
Good evening Floresville citizens I am observing very clearly someone in this town has been destroying signs on Vote for Robles but I Thank You for your good deeds if ... Read More
Good evening Floresville citizens I am observing very clearly someone in this town has been destroying signs on Vote for Robles but I Thank You for your good deeds if that's all you have to offer. I hope you understand photos are being taken and understand that it is a Federal Offense.
This is your choice that you are making on your own. God Bless
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 11, 2012 4:35pm
The Mayor has posted on his face book AGAIN that Jim Miller is not a resident of Floresville that he resides in Leon Valley. Danny, didn’t he prove he lives here? Aren’t ... Read More
The Mayor has posted on his face book AGAIN that Jim Miller is not a resident of Floresville that he resides in Leon Valley. Danny, didn’t he prove he lives here? Aren’t the same rumors going around about Gomez not being a legal resident of Floresville? Why do you insist on sounding like a cry baby? Give it up! The state approved his residency!
Do you really want to continue to talk about lawsuits? DUH? Didn’t you file one? A very frivolous one? And you did not even go through with it. Made the others get lawyers but you used tax dollars to use your City lawyer.
“Le profetizo que siempre sera un perdedor, aun en el caso que ganara la eleccion. Aunque no lo creo.” The person who posted this on your face book, isn’t he the pastor at your church? Since when do they get involved in politics? OMG, can’t they loose their non-profit certification by getting involved? Besides, he is sitting in judgment of a man he does not even know! Isn’t he supposed to be a man of God? We are not supposed to judge people. This statement is so ugly, that this man will be a loser even if he wins the election coming from a minister? Your church leaders need to talk to this man before he does the church in. But then again, hasn’t it been said that Castillo is politicking in church? And telling city employees who to vote for? WHO is playing dirty politics here?
See what YOU have done to this community? YOU, Mayor, with your lies and your puppets. Remember, you will probably never be able to run for office again. No one will vote for you when they remember what you did to our city. Just because of some sports/recreational 2.1 million dollar complex!!!! If they are just baseball/soccer fields, how come they are costing 2.1 million dollars?
Too bad we are looking at the elections as having winners and losers. We should be looking at Floresville being the winner, regardless of which candidate is in the lead. ... Read More
Too bad we are looking at the elections as having winners and losers. We should be looking at Floresville being the winner, regardless of which candidate is in the lead. How about we all work to make Floresville a better place and then we all win!
Annie Body Floresville, TX October 11, 2012 10:47am
Yes, your correct we all have to live together in this town and It will be a great time at Peanut Festival... however ,you stated the next time you come online is going to ... Read More
Yes, your correct we all have to live together in this town and It will be a great time at Peanut Festival... however ,you stated the next time you come online is going to be after elections? Ok, can we have your word on that? No more comments from you? That would would make for an even better weekend. Take care Mr. Gomez!!
Down town resident Floresville October 11, 2012 10:30am
Tick ,tock ,tick,tock you guys are something else you have given me at least 5 names. IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER because when I come back on here after the elections it will ... Read More
Tick ,tock ,tick,tock you guys are something else you have given me at least 5 names. IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER because when I come back on here after the elections it will be to let you know you lose!Today and the rest of the weekend it will be time relax and enjoy our weekend here in our great city of Floresville!May everybody have a good time this weekend,we might not agree on much but we must live together in this awesome town of Floresville!United we stand divided we fall!See you at the polls!
crenshaw.glen@yahoo.com Floresville October 11, 2012 9:31am
ly·ing-Adjective: Not telling the truth: So you see DTR or Ms. Ximenez your incorrect in your knowledge of how things are, It is not lying when your speaking the truth. ... Read More
ly·ing-Adjective: Not telling the truth: So you see DTR or Ms. Ximenez your incorrect in your knowledge of how things are, It is not lying when your speaking the truth. If you dont like the truth and how it sounds than maybe its time that YOU start looking at your councilman Flores' oponents and vote for change! Ignorance and wearing rose colored glasses wont get you anywhere!! YES,, UNITED we do stand and one by one YOU ARE FALLING!!!
Down town resident are yall going to have strippers and pole shakers serving hot wings like at hooters at yalls meet and greet? Yall party like rock stars at fancy hotels ... Read More
Down town resident are yall going to have strippers and pole shakers serving hot wings like at hooters at yalls meet and greet? Yall party like rock stars at fancy hotels in san antonio you ought to be able to get some night crawlers at the party.
Down town resident Floresville October 10, 2012 9:41pm
Ok Mr. Miller can you pleeeeeease refrain your supporters from spweing malicous lies and degrading other people running for office,because we know if they were being said ... Read More
Ok Mr. Miller can you pleeeeeease refrain your supporters from spweing malicous lies and degrading other people running for office,because we know if they were being said about you ,the CRYING would commence,and the quoting of the law would start and the threats of legal action that will be taken if not stopped!Your meeting last night with all 15 people should let you know where you stand in the eyes of the people you so want to represent.Keep an eye out for the meet and greet your oponents will have ,than you will see what support is. United we stand divided we fall!See you at the polls!
Citizens of Floresville please do not be intimidated this is our time to allow our city to "SHINE" go out to vote on Nov. 6 . Vote Miller, Vote Robles, Vote ... Read More
Citizens of Floresville please do not be intimidated this is our time to allow our city to "SHINE" go out to vote on Nov. 6 . Vote Miller, Vote Robles, Vote Morones! YOUR VOTE COUNTS
Annie Body Floresville, TX October 10, 2012 8:09pm
Flores at a meet and greet? Hilarious!! He cant even make it to meetings, and when he does he is late, and unprofessional. Maybe if you set city halls clocks to beer:30 or ... Read More
Flores at a meet and greet? Hilarious!! He cant even make it to meetings, and when he does he is late, and unprofessional. Maybe if you set city halls clocks to beer:30 or start having them at Roper's then he would show up cause we all know he is always on time to party.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 10, 2012 1:57pm
DTR, you know no other candidates were going to show up. They don't hold a candle to Mr. Miller's knowledge. I for one appreciate Jim helping us see the truth!!!! After ... Read More
DTR, you know no other candidates were going to show up. They don't hold a candle to Mr. Miller's knowledge. I for one appreciate Jim helping us see the truth!!!! After reading Mary Jane Ximenez's post on face book, we all see the light!!!!!
Down town resident Floresville October 10, 2012 1:11pm
Mr. Miller how did your meet and greet go?Did you have a alot of people attend?Did any other cannidates show up?United we stand divided we fall!See you at the polls!
LaLa Land Floresville, TX October 10, 2012 11:03am
Hey mayor, enjoy your last hurrah! And remember , on this one the accounting needs to be real good. Keep all the receipts. No more birthday parties!!!!!
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 10, 2012 9:59am
"Truth is not the majority vote"? What the hell does that mean? Really, Gomez? You are supposed to keep your mouth shut till the election so you don't insert ... Read More
"Truth is not the majority vote"? What the hell does that mean? Really, Gomez? You are supposed to keep your mouth shut till the election so you don't insert foot in mouth! WE LIVE IN A DEMOCRACY!!!!! You want to think differently, leave the country!!!! OMG, these people don't know what to say or do next. GET OUT AND VOTE!!! Read all this nonsense and decide who you want running your city!!!!
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 10, 2012 9:25am
I hear she has been politicing in church. I guess she forgot this country was founded on the grounds of separation of church and state. But, I guess they are so desperate ... Read More
I hear she has been politicing in church. I guess she forgot this country was founded on the grounds of separation of church and state. But, I guess they are so desperate to win they are doing everything in their power, right or wrong. Just look at the facebook page they suddenly pulled off. So, I guess she's not as bright or smart as you think she is....
On November 13, 1787 in a letter to William Smith, Thomas Jefferson stated, regarding Shays's Rebellion, ". . . what country can preserve it's liberties if their ... Read More
On November 13, 1787 in a letter to William Smith, Thomas Jefferson stated, regarding Shays's Rebellion, ". . . what country can preserve it's liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? . . . The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon & pacify them. . . . The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
Jefferson, I believe, was not calling for violence but rather accountability of our elected officials and in the lack of accountability for their replacement.
Councilman Johnnie R. Gomez on his new large political campaign signs for mayor includes the statement "Truth is not the Majority Vote..."
These type of statements, by any candidate, bring into doubt their understanding of our history, our constitution, and of the people that they claim to represent. The Majority Vote of the People is one of the founding tenants of our constitution and our democratic society. It is the candidate that receives the MAJORITY VOTE of the people that is elected and it is the MAJORITY VOTE of the elected City Council that will determine the future of our City.
Any elected official and or any candidate for public office that defiles our history, our civic religion, and our Constitution with such statements, due the MAJORITY of We The People, will become the Natural Manure of the Tree of Liberty!
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned ... Read More
“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.”
― John Wayne
In a perfect world, there should be no minority or majority. However, this current city council split itself up, thanks to Mayor Tejada. For some reason, he ... Read More
In a perfect world, there should be no minority or majority. However, this current city council split itself up, thanks to Mayor Tejada. For some reason, he
managed to convince Flores, Gomez and Castillo to always be at his side and go against what the citizens wanted for their city. This is not the way it should be. Listen up everyone, there is no doubt what the Mayor has done to Floresville. Gomez will not be elected mayor, he will stay as a councilman. Flores is in a tough race with Miller. Castillo will not be re-elected next year but she may come up with some kind of excuse not to run. ON NOVEMBER 6, WE WILL TAKE OUR CITY BACK, THERE WILL BE FORENSIC AUDITS DONE ON THE CITY FINANCES, 4A AND 4B CORPORATIONS AND THE FEDC. THE TRUTH WILL ALL COME OUT. VOTE GARZA. VOTE MORONES. VOTE MILLER.
So they took down the face book page? WOW! That did not take long. Lets see what else they try to pull in the next days before the election. I guess Gomez is not the only ... Read More
So they took down the face book page? WOW! That did not take long. Lets see what else they try to pull in the next days before the election. I guess Gomez is not the only weasel now.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 9, 2012 1:37pm
Now if we can keep the mayor from posting uglies on his face book page. Grow up Danny. Stop your WHINNING!!!! Admit mistakes have been made. You so much as admitted that ... Read More
Now if we can keep the mayor from posting uglies on his face book page. Grow up Danny. Stop your WHINNING!!!! Admit mistakes have been made. You so much as admitted that no one knows how the FEDC spent their money. And thank you Mary Jane Ximenez for helping turn the tide. So many people are so discussed with your actions that it is now easier to know who to vote for. As the ole saying goes, ya'll are shooting yourselves in the foot. Clean up your act, Danny!!!!!!
Connect the Dots Floresville October 9, 2012 11:47am
The clock is indeed ticking; faster than ever, in fact. 27 days left and it all blows up. Best part, the tide will shift and Castilllo and Gomez will soon become the minority. ... Read More
The clock is indeed ticking; faster than ever, in fact. 27 days left and it all blows up. Best part, the tide will shift and Castilllo and Gomez will soon become the minority. Next year, they'll both be gone for good and this whole mess will be but a long forgotten scar on our city.
The only trick is debt control over the civic center. And the new council will be forced to run the numbers- future interest payments on the albatross for years, or stick a for sale sign on it and take the hit now. We know the cost of the loan is not sustainable. Maybe a cash buyer can at least break even.
And the mayor can thank his FEDC cronies for that. In their ineptitude and rush to push a sports complex they ran an illegal meeting. And the ensuing fallout pushes the sports complex right off a cliff.
Tick. Tock. The Langoliers are coming for you. Can you hear them?
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2. characterized by gross or obscene humour
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scurrilous [ˈskʌrɪ ;ləs]
adj
1. grossly or obscenely abusive or defamatory
2. characterized by gross or obscene humour
[from Latin scurrîlis derisive, from scurra buffoon]
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Jim Miller Floresville, TX October 9, 2012 10:39am
Thank you for deleting the page you created that contained malicious, slanderous, and scurrilous attacks on me. This action is as is required ... Read More
Councilmen Gomez and Flores:
Thank you for deleting the page you created that contained malicious, slanderous, and scurrilous attacks on me. This action is as is required in the Texas Ethics Commission's Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
I hope to see you both this evening at the Meet and Greet at the American Legion Hall from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Jim Miller
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
830-534-5251
Allow me to let you in on a little secret. If Gomez and Flores are elected, those 2 along with Castillo will continue to be influenced by Mr. Tejada. Even though he will ... Read More
Allow me to let you in on a little secret. If Gomez and Flores are elected, those 2 along with Castillo will continue to be influenced by Mr. Tejada. Even though he will no longer be in office, he will continue to bully them into getting the sports complex. Ok, now do you understand why they all behave the way they do? They do not care about the city or its citizens. If they did, they would listen to us and there would not be a division. The mayor has caused this division and we cannot elect those 2 for things to continue the way they are especially after the statements that have been made today. Let's give Garza and Miller and Morones a chance to make things better.
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 8, 2012 7:34pm
Mr Flores really needs to be ashamed. I would expect this from Gomez as he has no formal education or experience to be sitting on the council. Mr Flores should have given ... Read More
Mr Flores really needs to be ashamed. I would expect this from Gomez as he has no formal education or experience to be sitting on the council. Mr Flores should have given up his seat long ago. He has missed sooo many meetings, so how is he representing those who voted him into office? I understand he has a new job, but he needs to make a decision if he really should and can serve as a councilman when you miss too many meetings. The times he does show up, he never says a word and simply goes along with the vote as Gomez and Castillo motion. Is this really someone you want representing you at council meetings. Mr Flores, you should withdraw now as you should have resigned your position months ago as you weren’t able to make meetings then asked for a leave of absence. How can you represent the people if you aren’t there? Just saying
I am shocked to find the Facebook page for genuine supports is Chris Flores' as it has his picture. This is sick that he would hit below the belt like that. I have lost ... Read More
I am shocked to find the Facebook page for genuine supports is Chris Flores' as it has his picture. This is sick that he would hit below the belt like that. I have lost all respect for Mr. Flores and Mr. Gomez. These two need to take time to educate themselves before they start disrespecting the town they represent. I am sure the Flores' are ashamed of how Chris has not stood up for himself. One last thing be true to yourself because in the long run you will be standing on your own.
The mayor continues to do his part to make this election ugly by posting on his face book that Mr. Miller has never voted in Floresville or Wilson County. Mayor, has anyone ... Read More
The mayor continues to do his part to make this election ugly by posting on his face book that Mr. Miller has never voted in Floresville or Wilson County. Mayor, has anyone ever told you that when you point the finger at someone, there are three pointing right back at you? Why are you so worried. You will soon be out of office so nobody cares what you say. You are done. People are not going to vote Gomez or Flores in because they will continue being your puppets. You've done your time now go away. It will be someone else's turn to run the city and we know they will do a much better job. All you have done is destroy this city. Playing dirty comes back to bite you!!!!!
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 8, 2012 6:32pm
Johnny you have 2 "likes" on your Facebook page. Your going to need alot more then that to get elected lol. As for ms Ximenez, she graduated in 1990 and is ... Read More
Johnny you have 2 "likes" on your Facebook page. Your going to need alot more then that to get elected lol. As for ms Ximenez, she graduated in 1990 and is attending university of Phoenix on line with no degree yet, hope she is taking some English classes because she has poor grammar lol. Ma Ximenez your choice of words for someone who claims to be a behavioral analyst is irresponsible. Mr Miller is challenging your friends because they have no clue about city government. It's time to vote for people with education and experience, not because they are friends and family. Hope you know how to read so you check the right ballot at the polls. I'm sure Johnny will be there to show his name on the ballot.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 8, 2012 6:27pm
In The Know, I agree. These people sound so desperate. The only thing they know now is to play dirty. They don't understand that people are getting tired of their behavior. ... Read More
In The Know, I agree. These people sound so desperate. The only thing they know now is to play dirty. They don't understand that people are getting tired of their behavior. You watch them at a council meeting and it is so apparent it is them against the citizens. Always the same three voting the same. Nobody would second the motion to place Mary Helen Tieken on the FEDC board. She would have been perfect, a home town citizen with lots of business experience. Oh but wait, they probably don't want a smart person on there to ask too many questions. They did get rid of Monica Flores. It is becoming very apparent these people are desperate and will do anything to stay in office. Thanks Mary Jane XIMENEZ for opening the eyes of the voters and making it easy for us to choose Morones, Miller, and Garza.
Shouldn't Flores and Gomez be running independently from each other? Do they owe each other anything? They are making each other look bad, especially after this statement ... Read More
Shouldn't Flores and Gomez be running independently from each other? Do they owe each other anything? They are making each other look bad, especially after this statement by Mary Jane Ximenez. This is supposed to be a clean campaign. But obviously Flores and Gomez do not understand that. Citizens of Floresville, it has become clear to me. If we want our city to progress, Gomez and Flores do not appear to be the right choices. Let's really think about the future of the city. I believe the best people are Garza for Mayor and Miller for place 1. Good luck to both of you.
Mary Jane Ximenez; let me point out a few things to you. 1. Jim is following the rules, he has conducted himself as a real gentleman throughout this campaign, unlike you ... Read More
Mary Jane Ximenez; let me point out a few things to you. 1. Jim is following the rules, he has conducted himself as a real gentleman throughout this campaign, unlike you and the candidates you are supporting. That includes the Mayor, who called Jim a liar in a public meeting. 2. What forgery are you talking about? Do you have proof that Jim Miller has forged anything? This is a baseless accusation. 3. Jim knows where the city limit signs are. That is why he lives within the city limits of Floresville. Remember, the mayor lived in Bentwood the first time he ran for Mayor. Does anyone remember that? 4. The petition was a valid petition and many of us know that, except for you. Even the mayor knows it, but he continues to deny the right of the people to vote on this issue. He likes to use the words propaganda and lies. The FEDC cannot help him right now, even though they voted to give the money. As Jesse Perez said, as long as the FEDC is in litigation they cannot do anything about the money right now. 5. You want Jim Miller to go home, he is at home, in Floresville. You may be the one that will want to leave town now because what you put on Facebook cannot be taken back and many people in Floresville know who you are. 6. Jim has a very successful business here in Floresville and there is no reason for him to leave. So you see, Ms. Ximenez, you need to check your facts before you post anything. Mr. Gomez and Mr. Flores, you may have just lost some votes because of what Ms. Ximenez said. Mr. Mayor, none of this would be happening if these two candidates did not follow your lead. This is all your fault, you have set a very bad example. REMEMBER, ON NOVEMBER 6, WE WILL TAKE OUR CITY BACK. GET OUT AND VOTE.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 8, 2012 4:27pm
Gomez would never show because He has no clue about city government. That is why his Facebook page is full of slander, Im from floresville and vote for me because of ... Read More
Gomez would never show because He has no clue about city government. That is why his Facebook page is full of slander, Im from floresville and vote for me because of that. Hey Johnny Rene, how about putting stuff on there with substinance. What you did for this town in the last 4 years and plan to do if elected? Dude you have no business running for Mayor, your uneducated, incompetent and oblivious as to how to lead this city's growth. Do us all a favor and stay out there working in the oil fields. That's the reason your compadre Danny is holding his meetings on Saturday now, so you can attend. Your in trainIng out there and can't make weekday meetings anymore
MARY JANE XIMENEZ, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF!!!!!! Oh, by the way, learn to spell and grammar check. Go back and read what you wrote. Keep it up people. All you are ... Read More
MARY JANE XIMENEZ, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF!!!!!! Oh, by the way, learn to spell and grammar check. Go back and read what you wrote. Keep it up people. All you are doing is opening the eyes of the voters!!!! Congrats mayor, this is what you are teaching your people.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 8, 2012 3:21pm
OMG, what is wrong with these people? These are the acts of desperate people. Mayor, stop this nonsense!!!!! Get on here and tell your people to behave. Mary Jane ximenez ... Read More
OMG, what is wrong with these people? These are the acts of desperate people. Mayor, stop this nonsense!!!!! Get on here and tell your people to behave. Mary Jane ximenez went too far!!!! Look at what you are doing to our city, mayor. You started this, you publicly calling Jim Miller a liar at a city council meeting. Voters it is so important to get out and vote, help us stop this nonsense!!!!! Get these people out of office before they destroy our city even more!!!!
When we submitted your applications for run for office (Mayor and City Council, Place #1) we were afforded the opportunity ... Read More
Councilman Gomez and Councilman Flores:
When we submitted your applications for run for office (Mayor and City Council, Place #1) we were afforded the opportunity to subscribe to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. I, as a candidate for City Council, Place No. 1, voluntarily endorsed, subscribed to, and solemnly pledged myself to conduct my campaign in accordance with the principles and practices defined in Texas Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
This codes, in part, states:
- I will conduct the campaign openly and publicly and limit attacks on my opponent to legitimate challenges to my opponent’s record and stated positions on issues.
- I will not use or permit the use of character defamation, whispering campaigns, libel, slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate or the candidate’s personal or family life.
- I will not use campaign material of any sort that misrepresents, distorts, or otherwise falsifies the facts, nor will I use malicious or unfounded accusations that aim at creating or exploiting doubts, without justification, as to the personal integrity or patriotism of my opponent.
- I will immediately and publicly repudiate methods and tactics that may come from others that I have pledged not to use or condone. I shall take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections.
Posts on your Facebook Page "Genuine Supporters and Residents of Floresville" such as the following by Mary Jane Ximenez are in direct violation of this code established by the Texas State Ethic Commission.
"Mr. Miller,
There is now I in TEAM!! There is an "F" in Floresville, families stick together, friends help each other...and the future is ours. There is a "U" in SHUT THE __ UP, "U" can stick the "F" where it belongs!!
Follow the rules!
Forgery will come back at you!
Find the city limit sign (its small)
Fold up you petition votes (they dont count)
Finally, just go back home!
We dont want your vote, your sings, or you business.
Floresville was (is) serving Eagle Ford long before you came along with your cardbroad business!!"
If in fact the goal of your page is as your mission statement states and you subscribe to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, I would encourage you to immediately remove this malicious, slanderous, and scurrilous attack on me posted on your page and any future posts to this public forum that are not legitimate challenges to my stated positions on the issues facing the City of Floresville.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
Gomez and Flores, are you ready to debate? Tienen miedo? Porque? You go, Jim, and continue to stick to the facts. These 2 don't know what else to do but to attack you ... Read More
Gomez and Flores, are you ready to debate? Tienen miedo? Porque? You go, Jim, and continue to stick to the facts. These 2 don't know what else to do but to attack you personally and you have said from the very beginning you would not do that. Remember, we were witnesses when the mayor told you in public, in a city council meeting that you were a liar. Has the mayor ever apologized to you? Probably not, right? There has been a lack a respect from some of these people during this campaign. But on November 6, WE WILL TAKE OUR CITY BACK AND PLACE COMPETENT PEOPLE ON THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARDS. GET OUT AND VOTE!
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 8, 2012 1:41pm
Oh Jim, you know neither one of those two will debate you. Neither one open their mouths at council meetings. And when Gomez does, he says something stupid like we don't ... Read More
Oh Jim, you know neither one of those two will debate you. Neither one open their mouths at council meetings. And when Gomez does, he says something stupid like we don't know what they are talking about. Do you think we want someone like that leading our city? They are playing so dirty!!!! What are they afraid of???? Lets dig up Gomez's homestead......
Councilmen Johnny R. Gomez and Jesse C. Flores have created a Facebook Page, "Genuine Supporters and Residents of Floresville" with the following mission statement: ... Read More
Councilmen Johnny R. Gomez and Jesse C. Flores have created a Facebook Page, "Genuine Supporters and Residents of Floresville" with the following mission statement: As elected officals, our mission is to passionately engage in a governmental process to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses of our community. Click "About" below to learn more about our mission.
When you click "about" their Biography states: We as elected officials will engage in opportunities for growth; maintaining affordable services, promoting positive and professional actions to support peace and safety. The TRUTH WILL BE TOLD. This facebook page is to state the facts about the initiatives that have been taken to support our mission statement.
Despite this mission statement and their biography that claim professional actions to support peace and safety, the only post on their page consists of personal attacks that accuse me of radical thoughts and lack of integrity.
Again, as I have stated on numerous occasions, I am more than willing, anytime and anyplace, to discuss the issues that face the City of Floresville with anyone. I am not willing to turn the race for City Council into personal attacks and mud slinging.
In 29 days the citizens of our community will be faced an election that will determine the future of this City and the decisions made will impact our families for the next 30 to 50 years. The actions taken at the polls must be based upon the issues and it is these issues that I am willing to discuss!
I would encourage these two elected officials and candidates for public office (Representatives of The People) to join me on October 18 at the American Legion for the Candidate's Forum where the issues can be discussed. They are also invited to my Meet and Greet scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th 5:30-p.m to 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion.
Jim Miller
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
830-534-5251
Im still hoping to hear who is the person getting fired because of the 60k shortfall?
If that person is the least important, most unneeded expense the city has- and therefore ... Read More
Im still hoping to hear who is the person getting fired because of the 60k shortfall?
If that person is the least important, most unneeded expense the city has- and therefore should be the first cut made: than we need to cut them anyway, they should never be there to begin with. Why carry a 60k salary of someone who isnt more important than a soccer field.
Cut em. If youre going to throw out threats and try to scare people with the threat of a layoff - I want to know who this loser is and why you keep them on the payroll to begin with.
Yeah, Joslin knows his civic duty alright. He gave up his peace officer's lisence because of that civic duty. He lost his life's work, literally, because he was guilty ... Read More
Yeah, Joslin knows his civic duty alright. He gave up his peace officer's lisence because of that civic duty. He lost his life's work, literally, because he was guilty of his civic duty. What a stand up kind of guy! He didn't even have the integrity to admit his downfall and face the consequences like a respectable person would of and done his time. If he would of done that THEN he would of been a respectable person that people could not complain about. But he has no integrity in his body.
Can't wait for that new council to take shape.
Oh and DTR - imagine the horror for the cronies if two very business minded people would be watching that corporation. YIKES!
So, if Joslin gets a $10,000 raise, does that now make the budget shortfall $70,000? One must ask exactly what $70,000 represents to Floresville:
•If the population is about 7,000 residents, that means about $10 per person (Taxpayers and non-taxpayers alike)
•Two positions in city hall
•Two police cars
•Three gently used public works trucks
•About 20 percent of the money needed to fix the erosion issues in the city park
•Joslin's pay when he first became city manager two years ago
Down town resident Floresville October 5, 2012 11:08am
YEAAAAA!!!! Andy, CONGRATS ON THE RAISE WELL DESERVED!!!
On a differnt note ,David Strozier is also on the Fedc board so I don't think he would sit back and be part of ... Read More
YEAAAAA!!!! Andy, CONGRATS ON THE RAISE WELL DESERVED!!!
On a differnt note ,David Strozier is also on the Fedc board so I don't think he would sit back and be part of anything that is not right he was born and raised here and his uncle was the mayor of Floresville.He is no stranger to how important his civic duties are.United we stand divided we fall!See you at the polls!
That is ridiculous to give him a raise. I would understand the raise if he would of done something to warrant it, but what has he done? Everyone says, so and so has moved ... Read More
That is ridiculous to give him a raise. I would understand the raise if he would of done something to warrant it, but what has he done? Everyone says, so and so has moved this city forward, the only thing that has moved this city forward is Eagle Shale and not to mention, watch them leave as they are dwindling down because Karnes and Atascosa counties are expanding their infrastructures and business components for the companies. Floresville is not moving anywhere but stagnant. Mr. Joslin has done nothing but show incompetence and his "yes-sir" mannerism. His mistakes were blamed on a computer glitch. If you go talk to him about the budget he has to call in, now city secretary, Ms. Pollock to explain because he has NO clue as to what stuff is in the budget. Watch him twitch and stutter as he tries to explain the shortfall of the money. There is a reason why the Feds are still investigating the issue when he was with the Task Force. If he had any integrity he would of thanked the council for the vote of confidence and would of turned down the raise in an effort to save budget cuts from departments that need the funds and would of been satisified for what he has been getting, but as we all know he has no integrity, truth, or respect for anything other than himself. Luckily, Texas is an at-will state and he can be removed at any time with no explaination. There will be a new mayor and new council members that will get this city back on track. We need to expand our infrastructure to get this city moving forward! We need to have business-minded people moving this city forward. The mayor, gomez, castillo, and flores are all cowards and only showed this by not accepting Mrs. Tieken as a member of FEDC. This should only tell us that there is something they are trying to hide and do not want a true business woman on a business oriented corporation. Cowards, Cowards, Cowards. Not to mention approving the raise of Perez. He doesn't shop or live in Floresville yet we are giving him taxpayers money?
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 5, 2012 9:53am
Sleepy to make that kind of money you have to have the education and years of experience. I'm not questioning his work ethic, just his competence to deserve that salary. ... Read More
Sleepy to make that kind of money you have to have the education and years of experience. I'm not questioning his work ethic, just his competence to deserve that salary. If we want to go on performance simply look at the last audit of his department. Numerous major deficiencies were found. Do poor evaluations justify a raise? Not to mention Castillo and the mayor were whining about being short 60k in the upcoming budget yet we give this guy a raise. I'm sure all the other hard working blue collar employees will not get a raise because all the money is going to Joslin. Is that what you call taking care of employees. Oh and one last thing, can you give some examples of what he has done to make the city move forward as you call it?
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 5, 2012 9:05am
That's ok. When the new mayor and new council come in and give him direction that he does not do, we will have grounds for termination then. He does not have the background ... Read More
That's ok. When the new mayor and new council come in and give him direction that he does not do, we will have grounds for termination then. He does not have the background to be making that kind of money, a disgraced peace officer!!!!!
Airborne Trooper wilson cty October 5, 2012 9:01am
You have got to be kidding Mrs Castillo. You complain and moan of a 60k budget shortfall yet you give this guy a raise? Where is the sense in that. The guy has no accounting ... Read More
You have got to be kidding Mrs Castillo. You complain and moan of a 60k budget shortfall yet you give this guy a raise? Where is the sense in that. The guy has no accounting background and the problems found during the audit justifies a raise? This is why you are considered a puppet of Tejeda. How and what are you doing for those who voted you into office. This is outrageous and shows us all of your disregard for this city an citizens. Your day and judgement day will come. Better get all you can now because after November 6 you will be the minority and will not get any of your idiotic motions passed again
Thank you city council for stepping up and giving Andy the credit he deserves.He has moved this city forward.He will continue to do so even as some people try to bring him ... Read More
Thank you city council for stepping up and giving Andy the credit he deserves.He has moved this city forward.He will continue to do so even as some people try to bring him down. HE will succeed. He works hard and certainly deserved it. THIS IS A JUSTIFIED move for THE CITY of Floresville.
32 Days before the election that will return control of our City, our State, and our Country to WE THE PEOPLE! Please make sure that everyone you know votes!! We The People ... Read More
32 Days before the election that will return control of our City, our State, and our Country to WE THE PEOPLE! Please make sure that everyone you know votes!! We The People WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
Regular City Council Meeting last night; entire Council present less Councilman Morones who had a commitment in Houston. Actions taken of note:
The Floresville Police Department was recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation for their participation in “Click It or Ticket” with a $3,000.00 check for use in training in safety equipment. Congratulations to Chief Herrera and all the members of the Floresville Police Department.
The new City Secretary, Sherry Pollock, was recognized as Employee of the Year. Congratulations Ms. Pollock.
Mr. Chappa was recognized as Employee of the Month for September 2012. Congratulations Mr. Chappa.
Councilman Gomez, Councilwoman Castillo, and Councilwoman Castillo voted to approve the 2012/2013 Budget of the Floresville Economic Development Corporation. Councilman Guerrero was the lone voice of question to a Million Dollar plus budget that lacked any semblance of substance and included a 5% raise to the Executive Director. Jesse Perez, Executive Director, did advise the Council that due to the pending litigation the loan for construction of a “Sports Complex” could not be executed. So even as the Mayor and his cronies attempted to by pass the will of the people and the petition to put this issue on the ballot, right has prevailed.
Another board member of the Floresville Economic Development Corporation has resigned (Rebecca Silva). Councilman Guerrero motioned to appoint local businesswoman Mary Helen Tieken to serve on the Floresville Economic Development Corporation. As Ms. Tieken would obviously be unwilling to vote as the Mayor would have her vote, the motion died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Castillo them immediately moved to table the issue. Go figure!
After 1 hour and 26 minutes in executive session Councilwoman Castillo motioned to extend the contract of the City Manager for an additional 2 years and included 13% in pay increases over the next 3 years (3% this year and 5% each of the next two years subject to his evaluation). These increases will take the salary of the City Manager to nearly $90,000.00/year making him the second highest paid public employee in Wilson County! There was no justification to this expenditure of taxpayer dollars provided to the number of citizens in attendance. The motion passed 4/0. Of note, it was Councilwoman Castillo who complained at length regarding the $60,000 change to budget due to the approval of the Effective Tax Rate. There were no questions as to where the budget would be cut to accommodate this increase in pay.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 9th. A Meet and Greet is scheduled at the American Legion Hall from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. I look forward to answering questions and hearing the concerns and recommendations that you have for our community.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
830-534-5251
FTP/Gomez girlfriend, We dont elect people to show up and vote, we elect them to stand up and fight for us and that is what he did. He called them out on an illegal meeting ... Read More
FTP/Gomez girlfriend, We dont elect people to show up and vote, we elect them to stand up and fight for us and that is what he did. He called them out on an illegal meeting and the Mayor had to practically order Lou to say it was. Lou on what grounds was the meeting legal. Show me where it says in the city charter that it only takes the mayor to call a special meeting. FTP if you can read, then read the charter and you will see for yourself. If you can find it somewhere that it is legal then cut and paste so we all can see. Come here with facts not rumors. Just read for yourself and not go on someone's word
At what point did Mr.Morones realize he was attending an illegal meeting? According to the video, he commented on a few topics before storming out of the meeting. Seems to ... Read More
At what point did Mr.Morones realize he was attending an illegal meeting? According to the video, he commented on a few topics before storming out of the meeting. Seems to me that he should have advised the other officials of their illegal meeting and reported it to the proper authority.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 4, 2012 3:24pm
DTR, remember, the mayor is the one that filed a frivolous lawsuit that he did not even follow thru. I bet he told Flores and Castillo not to worry about the expense of lawyers. ... Read More
DTR, remember, the mayor is the one that filed a frivolous lawsuit that he did not even follow thru. I bet he told Flores and Castillo not to worry about the expense of lawyers. Morones and Guerrero are the ones that had the expense. And, Jim Miller had to get a lawyer because the mayor's girlfriend told him he could not run for office. So who is playing the dirty game here?
Down town resident Floresville October 4, 2012 3:10pm
Mr. Miller a question to think about,all the slanderous stuff that has been said about the mayor and the councilman in these public pages as you have mentioned and there ... Read More
Mr. Miller a question to think about,all the slanderous stuff that has been said about the mayor and the councilman in these public pages as you have mentioned and there has been much,in your opinion should the people that have done this be held fianancially responsible and taken to court? Is it also your position to file law suits every time someone talks bad about you if you are elected,costing tax payer dollars? You must know as a public figure you will be called just about every name in the book.
Personally I don't think he looked bad at all,I looked at other videos and many times people were dressed very casual.United we stand divided we fall!See you at the polls!
If we look at the agenda for this Special City Council Meeting the Mayor is listed as the sponsor of agenda items but so is Councilwoman Sherry Castillo. This agenda ... Read More
CTP:
If we look at the agenda for this Special City Council Meeting the Mayor is listed as the sponsor of agenda items but so is Councilwoman Sherry Castillo. This agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, on the 26th day of September, 2012.
By her own comments, Councilwoman Castillo may have forgotten but the facts are, per the published agenda, that the requirements of City Charter for two (2) council members to call for a special meeting were followed.
The reality is that this Mayor and his puppet council members are more interested in fast tracking their agendas than they are in representing the citizens of this community. This fact has been proven time and time again. Saturday's Special City Council Meeting was no exception.
There are only 33 days until the Municipal Election on November 6, 2012. The results of this election will impact us, our families, and our businesses for the next 30 years. A new mayor and new council can undo all of the damage done in the next 33 days.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
830-534-5251
THIS WAS NOT A LEGAL MEETING!!!! Read the city charter!!!!! That includes you, Lou. This will come back to bite them in their behinds!!! They CANNOT continue to do this to ... Read More
THIS WAS NOT A LEGAL MEETING!!!! Read the city charter!!!!! That includes you, Lou. This will come back to bite them in their behinds!!! They CANNOT continue to do this to the citizens of Floresville. Who do we call to stop this nonsense?????
I'm so please that you, although unwilling to sign your name, are now the LEGAL AUTHORITY on what constitutes legal meetings of the City of Floresville City Council.
I'm so please that you, although unwilling to sign your name, are now the LEGAL AUTHORITY on what constitutes legal meetings of the City of Floresville City Council.
I once advised our Mayor that those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. The same advise would also apply to those, hiding under the guise of anonymity, that accuse others of hiding under a rock not to mention unprofessional appearance and demeanor.
As you have obviously misread the news article in the Wilson County News let me share THE FACTS with all.
The question of legality was not because of attendance (or what the City Charter refers to as a Quorum) but rather on who's request was this "Special Meeting" called.
The Wilson County News reported:
"Morones also had questioned the legality of the meeting, stating that, according to the city charter, a special meeting must be called by two members of the city council.
“The mayor called this meeting by himself,” Morones said after the meeting. “I want to know who called this meeting with him. No one, because no one answered when I asked that question in an open meeting. All Sherry Castillo could say was ‘put my name next to it if you have to,’ but that doesn’t mean she had called it before.”
Floresville City Attorney Lou Rosenberg, after much questioning from the audience, did confirm the legality of the meeting."
The Floresville City Charter states:
Section 3.09, Meeting of the City Council:
"Any two (2) elected officials may call special meetings of the City Council at any time."
Section 3.10, Rules of Procedure:
"Three qualified members of the City Council, plus the mayor or mayor pro tem shall constitute a quorum to do business and the affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting shall be necessary to adopt any ordinance or resolution."
Furthermore it was the Citizens that were in attendance of this "Special City Council Meeting" that echoed the same question, multiple times, to the City Attorney. It was until the Mayor yielded to the public outcry that the City Attorney answered the question about the legality of the meeting. He stated that the meeting was legal!
And to correct your reporting, Councilman Flores did not show up in 5 minutes. The facts are that Councilman Morones left before the scheduled meeting time of 1:00 p.m. The Meeting did not begin until approximately 1:25 p.m. when Councilman Flores showed up! The meeting minutes reflect the start time. May I suggest that you purchase a new watch or check your facts before bloviating.
I would also strongly suggest that you refer to the legal definitions of slander and defamation of character before posting on public pages in Facebook. Your subjective and uninformed posts regarding Councilman Morones do not skirt the definitions they are outright examples of them. And if you are unaware, acts of slander and defamation of character can lead to a significant financial liability.
Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251
It was a legal meeting. There were three other council members there. One showed up 5 minutes late after Marones left. Then he came back from under the rock he was hiding ... Read More
It was a legal meeting. There were three other council members there. One showed up 5 minutes late after Marones left. Then he came back from under the rock he was hiding under to just leave again. Really folks he was elected to show up, vote, & participate. If your going post a comment do not post on what other people comment. Take the time to look at the video or possibly go to the meetings. The meeting dates & times are posted on the City of Floresville site. I really can't say much more other than Marones lacks professional demeanor & appearance.
To stay and take part in an illegal activity is not representing me in a way I wish to be represented. I wish to be represented by my elected officials in legal meetings. ... Read More
To stay and take part in an illegal activity is not representing me in a way I wish to be represented. I wish to be represented by my elected officials in legal meetings. I can read the city charter it clearly states two elected officials must call the meeting. Can the state bar association do something if the city attorney is assisting the city officials in conducting illegal meetings.
Good for him, but is it good for the citizens? If he were representing me I would expect him to stand his ground and fight for me to the very end. Not throw a tantrum and ... Read More
Good for him, but is it good for the citizens? If he were representing me I would expect him to stand his ground and fight for me to the very end. Not throw a tantrum and run out as he did.
A) weekend or not, respect the office you hold and the people you serve with. Weekend or not, dress appropriately and represent the city well. ... Read More
Theres a lot here.
A) weekend or not, respect the office you hold and the people you serve with. Weekend or not, dress appropriately and represent the city well.
B) the guy that posted here saying he was running for mayor- he doesnt seem literate.
C) i want to know who is being fired because the city didnt get 60k in revenue? Nobody can be stupid enough to believe that with an alleged 60k shortfall in a budget the first thing you cut is some needed position, if so, you have to question leaership- you prioritize spending. Who is it that is the least needed expenditure?
A community is only as good as its people but more so as good as the people who lead it. In a previous blog I mentioned that the current leaders in Floresville lack ... Read More
Eric:
A community is only as good as its people but more so as good as the people who lead it. In a previous blog I mentioned that the current leaders in Floresville lack the experience, the education and by what I saw on the video, the common sense required to lead a city.
Tiger, politics in Floresville has become a sport, it's not like when gentlemen such as Harry Woolsey was the mayor and bank president. The future welfare of the towns citizens ... Read More
Tiger, politics in Floresville has become a sport, it's not like when gentlemen such as Harry Woolsey was the mayor and bank president. The future welfare of the towns citizens and businesses was crucial to that man's business, he had a vested interest in this town the same as Carl Eschenburg and Wilbert teltschick they were Floresville businessmen whose personal financial success depended on meeting their customers expectations in their businesses and in the city. There is not one businessman on the council.
He came to an illegal city council meeting pointed out it was illegal and left! And I am most grateful for his integrity and genuine concern about doing what's right. But ... Read More
He came to an illegal city council meeting pointed out it was illegal and left! And I am most grateful for his integrity and genuine concern about doing what's right. But I do have to admit he should have let his wife dress him.
Fed Up With Arrogance Sin City October 3, 2012 6:54pm
what a joke....why show up...oh wait if I do I can walk out and I will be known as the councilman that walked out of meeting...Floresvile at its finest... I'm so glad I ... Read More
what a joke....why show up...oh wait if I do I can walk out and I will be known as the councilman that walked out of meeting...Floresvile at its finest... I'm so glad I don't live here.
Concerned Tax Payer Floresville, Texas October 3, 2012 1:42pm
Whatever they voted on will not stick since it was not a legal meeting. We can take that to court. The City Charter PLAINLY states that 2 people have to to call a special ... Read More
Whatever they voted on will not stick since it was not a legal meeting. We can take that to court. The City Charter PLAINLY states that 2 people have to to call a special meeting. They cannot continue to disregard the City Charter. Lou, you should know better. So this agreement that the city will help the sports complex is null and void. Besides, wouldn't that be using tax dollars? The mayor keeps making mistakes, such a desperate man!!!! One day closer to his exit!!!!! SEE YOU AT THE POLLS!!!!!!!
