[UC] The 10 year tax abatement
As I catch up on the local news about closing libraries and Rec centers, I’ve been thinking about the 10 year tax abatement. People were told that making speculators rich, by transferring 10 years of tax revenues to inflated sale prices, was good for everyone. We were to believe that causing an artificial housing bubble of high sale prices and developer speculation was actually the cause for a predictable influx of upper class folks who wanted welfare. (Around the country, it was clear that the upper middle classes wanted to reclaim American urban areas similar to European cities, which had not been strangled for decades. There has been a growing awareness that middle class suburban flight didn’t lead to Shangri-la as the middle class had hoped for such a long time. These were cultural wastelands producing addicted angry suburban kids while destroying the environment.) These abatements brought no actual growth, but merely transferred wealth from tax revenues to condo developers who charged inflated prices. Of course, they also sent the message to upper class condo buyers that wealthy areas would continuously receive welfare (wink-wink), which would be paid for by lowly long term criminals, sometimes called citizens of Philadelphia. Lord Paulson must have gotten a good laugh at Mayor Nutter’s letter. Philadelphia dove head first into the idea that the only policy that mattered was trickle up wealth for the wealthy. Now, the world is suffering chaos because of American trickle up economics ideology and war driven imperialism. But wait, aren’t the elite of Philadelphia wealthy enough for a Paulson bailout? Did people really think the condo developers were going to stay here rather than take the money and run when the hooey hit the fan? Lord Hank is having a good laugh at the greed of our low level elite! The people I care about most were screwed during the “good times.” Now, the middle and upper middle classes are to join the criminal class. Poetic justice is real; however, it isn’t funny. It’s not fun to be abandoned without basic security regarding life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Now, we all can feel what it is like to be low life criminals. Where do we go from here, Glenn You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Meetings On City’s Response To Financial Cri sis
Mayor Nutter Announces Series Of Town Hall Meetings On City’s Response To Financial Crisis Top City leadership to attend eight community meetings across Philadelphia Philadelphia, November 17 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter has announced a series of eight Town Hall Meetings throughout Philadelphia to explain the city’s response to the financial crisis and changes to the budget. The meetings will take place during late-November to mid-December. At the meetings, city government leadership will explain the difficult decisions that need to be made, share the principles that guided the process, and to listen to any concerns that citizens may have. “This is an opportunity for Philadelphians to hear directly from the leadership of city government on changes that will have an impact on their communities,” said Mayor Nutter. “I look forward to the opportunity to meet with citizens all across the city to explain what has led to our financial situation, why we have made the very difficult budget decisions that we have made, and to listen to the concerns of people throughout many neighborhoods.” At each session Mayor Nutter will make opening remarks and run the audience through a short overview presentation and then open up for approximately an hour-long QA session. The Managing Director, Deputy Mayors, Finance Director Rob Dubow, Budget Director Steve Agostini, Police Commissioner Ramsey, Fire Commissioner Ayers, Recreation Commissioner Slawson, LI Commissioner Burns, Streets Commissioner Tolson, and Fairmount Park Commission Executive Director Mark Focht, and other department and agency heads will all be available to answer questions. Meeting schedule (Meetings will be held from 7-8:30/9pm each evening. Members of the public should arrive at approximately 6:30-6:45pm. Dates and locations of the meeting are as follows: ) Tuesday, November 25th South Philadelphia High School 2101 S. Broad Street Monday, December 1st Kensington High School 2051 E. Cumberland Street Tuesday, December 2nd School of the Future 4021 Parkside Avenue Monday, December 8th John Perzel Community Center 2990 St. Vincent Street Tuesday, December 9th Roxborough Memorial Hospital Wolcroff Auditorium 5800 Ridge Avenue Wednesday, December 10th Benjamin Franklin High School 550 N. Broad Street Tuesday, December 16th Kingsessing Recreation Center 5100 Chester Avenue Thursday, December 18th Martin Luther King High School 6100 Stenton Avenue
RE: [UC] John Fenton Rocks
I strongly second - JOHN FENTON ROCKS! He helped get LI out quickly to secure a house partially under cunstruction then abruptly abandonded and unsecured due to the foreclosure movement and shady finances. His quick response saved a building that was ultimately able to be resold instead of being left open to the elements and potential looters. We have too many unloved homes on our block and his quick actions saved us from another one being left to rot. Plus, the recent sale generated a good bit of intrest from responsible developers and potential homeowners for the other abandonded homes that are in need of some TLC. THANK YOU JOHN - and Thank you Councelwoman Blackwell for making a place for him on your staff. He is a tremendous asset to our neighborhood! Naomi Fiordimondo 5000 Catharine St On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Kimm Tynan wrote: I’d like to take a minute to publicly thank John Fenton and Councilwoman Blackwell for their assistance in getting LI to take down the big, dead, dangerous tree in the 900 block of 49th St. It’s been a long ordeal, but we neighbors will be sleeping easier tonight. Thanks John! Kimm Tynan
[UC] It's That Time Again
Local Petsitter needs plastic bags: Leave them on your front porch, and I will be driving around tomorrow (Friday) morning to pick them up. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle -cm `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸º
Re: [UC] John Fenton Rocks
Would any of you John Fenton admirers be able to send me his phone number or other contact info? We're having a pretty serious issue with street work in front of our house and I think it might be time for some intervention. Thanks, Kathleen On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 11:09 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I strongly second - JOHN FENTON ROCKS! He helped get LI out quickly to secure a house partially under cunstruction then abruptly abandonded and unsecured due to the foreclosure movement and shady finances. His quick response saved a building that was ultimately able to be resold instead of being left open to the elements and potential looters. We have too many unloved homes on our block and his quick actions saved us from another one being left to rot. Plus, the recent sale generated a good bit of intrest from responsible developers and potential homeowners for the other abandonded homes that are in need of some TLC. THANK YOU JOHN - and Thank you Councelwoman Blackwell for making a place for him on your staff. He is a tremendous asset to our neighborhood! Naomi Fiordimondo 5000 Catharine St On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Kimm Tynan wrote: I'd like to take a minute to publicly thank John Fenton and Councilwoman Blackwell for their assistance in getting LI to take down the big, dead, dangerous tree in the 900 block of 49th St. It's been a long ordeal, but we neighbors will be sleeping easier tonight. Thanks John! Kimm Tynan
Re: [UC] John Fenton Rocks - contact info
In a message dated 11/20/2008 12:52:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would any of you John Fenton admirers be able to send me his phone number or other contact info? John F Fenton Dir Community Activities Office of the Honorable Jannie L Blackwell City Hall Rm 408 Phila PA 19107 215-686-3418 wk 215-686-1933 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) non-wk **One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001)
[UC] Mayor Nutter's Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
Being forwarded to the listserv by request. Mayor Nutter will be holding a series of eight Town Hall Meetings throughout the city over the course of late November – mid-December. Meetings will be held from 7-8:30/9pm each evening. Dates and locations are as follows: Tuesday, November 25th South Philadelphia High School 2101 S. Broad St Monday, December 1st Kensington High School 2051 E. Cumberland Street Tuesday, December 2nd School of the Future 4021 Parkside Avenue Monday, December 8th John Perzel Community Center 2990 St. Vincent Street Tuesday, December 9th Roxborough Memorial Hospital Wolcroff Auditorium 5800 Ridge Avenue Wednesday, December 10th Benjamin Franklin High School 550 N. Broad Street Tuesday, December 16th Kingsessing Recreation Center 5100 Chester Avenue Thursday, December 18th Martin Luther King High School 6100 Stenton Avenue For more information, please contact: Tumar Alexander Katherine Gajewski Government Affairs Specialist Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff Mayor’s Office Mayor’s Office 215-686-2190 215-686-2190 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[UC] Davis Rx in the City Paper
Robbed twice in two day by the same perps. http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/11/20/crime-and-crime-again Frank You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] John Fenton Rocks
Thank you -- we were having a rather frustrating experience with getting a hole repaved after some plumbing work; the first round of work by the streets department involved a traffic cone shoved upside down into the hole, then blacktop poured around that and a bucket so that both became part of the street. Fortunately, a crew did come back today to clear out the temporary patch and begin more appropriate permanent repairs. Kathleen On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 1:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lew - Thank you! Kathleen - What block do you live on and who is doing work on your street? Please let me know, so we can assist. Sincerely, John F. Fenton Director of Community Activities Office of The Honorable Jannie L. Blackwell City Council Room 408 - City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-686-3418 or 3419 215-686-1933 (fax) *Lewis Mellman [EMAIL PROTECTED]* 11/20/2008 01:14 PM To Kathleen Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject Re: [UC] John Fenton Rocks On Nov 20, 2008, at 12:51 PM, Kathleen Turner wrote: Would any of you John Fenton admirers be able to send me his phone number or other contact info? We're having a pretty serious issue with street work in front of our house and I think it might be time for some intervention. Thanks, Kathleen On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 11:09 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I strongly second - JOHN FENTON ROCKS! He helped get LI out quickly to secure a house partially under cunstruction then abruptly abandonded and unsecured due to the foreclosure movement and shady finances. His quick response saved a building that was ultimately able to be resold instead of being left open to the elements and potential looters. We have too many unloved homes on our block and his quick actions saved us from another one being left to rot. Plus, the recent sale generated a good bit of intrest from responsible developers and potential homeowners for the other abandonded homes that are in need of some TLC. THANK YOU JOHN - and Thank you Councelwoman Blackwell for making a place for him on your staff. He is a tremendous asset to our neighborhood! Naomi Fiordimondo 5000 Catharine St On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Kimm Tynan wrote: I'd like to take a minute to publicly thank John Fenton and Councilwoman Blackwell for their assistance in getting LI to take down the big, dead, dangerous tree in the 900 block of 49th St. It's been a long ordeal, but we neighbors will be sleeping easier tonight. Thanks John! Kimm Tynan
[UC] grey kitty - 47th Chester
Begin forwarded message: Hi, We have a young female cat hanging around our house - 47th and Chester. Have you heard if someone is missing her? She is completely gray; no white at all, yellow eyes; probably 6 months old. She is not a feral cat; is very friendly and cuddly. I can't bring her in but will feed her. Would you mind sending this around to see if any recognizes her? Thanks. CONTACT: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
