Hi friends,
Yes, retirement does give one some free time and this one, me, has decided to start my own radio show right here in politically tumultuous Muskegon county.
My new radio show begins this coming Sunday, September 11.
Here's the data:
"EyeOnMuskegon" starts next Sun. Sept. 11.
Every Sunday morning from 9-10 on NewsTalk WKBZ 1090 AM.
WKBZ is a legendary Muskegon talk radio station now owned by Clear Channel, the same behemoth that just gave Rush Limbaugh his $400 million contract.
You can imagine that I'll be emulating my hero, Rush, in thought and deed so I'm already shopping private jets and Oxycontin.
Nothing like being prepared, eh?
I will be focusing on Michigan and Muskegon politics and how the decisions of our political leaders affects us here in Muskegon.
And the decisions they've made lately have gotten us in big trouble.
It may seem to be a simple small town show (and we are thought to be podunk by some.....) but what happens in my small town is most likely happening in your town and state too.
The forces of spending and greed are not all that smart but they've been writing the rules while the rest of us have gone about our lives.
They mostly use the same crooked playbook and bet on us taxpayers not reading the book.
And so far, their bet has trumped ours.
If you live outside of Muskegon county you can listen on your computer.
We'll be live-casting on WKBZ's website: http://www.newstalk1090.com/main.html.
"Live-casting" means you can listen to the show, live, on your computer.
Just click the link http://www.newstalk1090.com/main.html,
then click "Watch and Listen" on the site,
then click "Listen Live" to hear EyeOnMuskegon on any computer.
EyeOnMuskegon will be a call-in show so I will take your calls.
If you want to call in, just listen on your radio or computer and give your old friend, me, a call.
I don't have the phone number yet (we just signed the contract Friday) but should have it shortly.
I'll announce it during the show.
We will also be "podcasting" the entire show so you can listen to the show ANYTIME on your computer.
How cool is that?!!
Simply click the link http://www.newstalk1090.com/main.html , then click "Watch and Listen" and then click "Podcasts".
I'm sure many of you will want to listen to each show multiple times........right?
If you could forward this info to your friends (enemies?) I'd appreciate it.
JetA and Oxy prices are going through the roof!
Your quiet old friend,
Jim Riley
Eye On Muskegon
With your host
"The Mouth of Muskegon"
Jim Riley
Every Sunday morning 9-10
NewsTalk WKBZ-1090 AM
The Talk of Muskegon
Following Muskegon county news.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mr. commissioner, why?
Why did you vote for free new laptops for your own use but don't even use your own now?
"THE CHAIRMAN RECOMMENDS, MOVED BY ENGLE, SECONDED
BY LONGMIRE, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURCHASE LAPTOP
OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR THE MUSKEGON
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UTILIZING THE BOARD’S
FLOWER FUND"
This really is amazing.
They spend many meetings and almost an entire "planning session" grappling with this "important move into the 21st century" but now NONE even pretend to use a computer during county commission meetings.
Sup wit dat?
"THE CHAIRMAN RECOMMENDS, MOVED BY ENGLE, SECONDED
BY LONGMIRE, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURCHASE LAPTOP
OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR THE MUSKEGON
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UTILIZING THE BOARD’S
FLOWER FUND"
This really is amazing.
They spend many meetings and almost an entire "planning session" grappling with this "important move into the 21st century" but now NONE even pretend to use a computer during county commission meetings.
Sup wit dat?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Nice pension!
Wow!
54 years old and ya get $46,284/yr pension starting at....well ......54 years old.
But wait there's more!
Free medical!
Free dental!
Free vision!
All starting at ....54 years old!
And ending at...good golly, who knows! One would hope it would be a long time, wouldn't one?
It's nice being a Muskegon county retiree, ain't it?
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http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/agendas/waysmeans_11_08_16.pdf
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Transit Agency Demands $300 to Reveal CEO's Salary
Transit Agency Demands $300 to Reveal CEO's Salary [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The County of Muskegon said they no longer had the 2009-10 information and the 2010-11 information would cost $300."
At today's county commission meeting, a citizen asked the assembled county commissioners about this absurd county embarrassment.
If the slack jawed look on every commissioner's face (except Alan Jager) was any indication, none had a clue about the multi-million dollar department's inability to find the compensation data for 2009.
And the slack jawed looks were immediately followed by ...... well, nothing.
No questions.
Nothing.
What else lies out there that escapes the interest of our elected representatives?
"The County of Muskegon said they no longer had the 2009-10 information and the 2010-11 information would cost $300."
At today's county commission meeting, a citizen asked the assembled county commissioners about this absurd county embarrassment.
If the slack jawed look on every commissioner's face (except Alan Jager) was any indication, none had a clue about the multi-million dollar department's inability to find the compensation data for 2009.
And the slack jawed looks were immediately followed by ...... well, nothing.
No questions.
Nothing.
What else lies out there that escapes the interest of our elected representatives?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Muskegon Tea Party meets tonight! (8-9-2011)
We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 at Whitlows
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Snider/Scolnik running....AGAIN????
Long...long...long time county commissioners John Snider and Bob Scolnik both announced they will join Marve Engle and will run for reelection to the Muskegon county board of commissioners in 2012 on the GOP ticket.
All three have consistently voted with democrat county chairman Ken Mahoney and his democrat majority on most (every?) major increase in spending and hiring over the last nine years.
Bob, John and Bob tell any who will listen they are republicans.
That must be enough since one could never tell by their votes.
If you love the financial bind our county finds itself in today, reelect those who got us there.
Or just give them a call and ask why they voted for EVERY union contract increase since they were elected.
All three have consistently voted with democrat county chairman Ken Mahoney and his democrat majority on most (every?) major increase in spending and hiring over the last nine years.
Bob, John and Bob tell any who will listen they are republicans.
That must be enough since one could never tell by their votes.
If you love the financial bind our county finds itself in today, reelect those who got us there.
Or just give them a call and ask why they voted for EVERY union contract increase since they were elected.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Bailout tracker - CNNMoney.com
Follow the money: Bailout tracker - CNNMoney.com
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
Muskegon County set to change dog license renewal schedule
Muskegon County set to change dog license renewal schedule MLive.com
"County commissioners gave their preliminary approval this week to the new dog licensing schedule, changing from a March 1 renewal date for all dogs to the last day of the month of the dog's current vaccination.
As part of the change, a dog owner can purchase a one-year or three-year license."
A great idea!
We need more like it.
"County commissioners gave their preliminary approval this week to the new dog licensing schedule, changing from a March 1 renewal date for all dogs to the last day of the month of the dog's current vaccination.
As part of the change, a dog owner can purchase a one-year or three-year license."
A great idea!
We need more like it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Engage in Flagrant Acts of Citizenship
Call your representative:
Holly Hughes: (517) 373-3436
Senator Goeff Hansen 517-373-1635
Bill Huizenga (231) 722-8386
KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608
ALAN JAGER (231) 821-0368
I. JOHN SNIDER, II (231) 744-0449
JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849
MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116
LEWIS COLLINS (H) (231) 739-3200
SCOTT PLUMMER (H) (231) 709-8597
ANTHONY LONGMIRE (H) (231) 343-5420
RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581
BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 366-4360
ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828
Sit on an "advisory board":
MUSKEGON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Described below are the various advisory boards and committees on which the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners makes citizen appointments. At the end of this summary there is a link to the application form which you can download. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for citizen appointments to the following:
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee - 2 slots restaurant/catering, 1 slot-media
Community Corrections Advisory Board - 1 slot public defender
Muskegon County Building Authority - 1 slot
Solid Waste Planning - 3 slots public, 2 slots environmental, 4 slots solid waste management, 1 slot industrial, 1 slot planning, 1 slot city, 1 slot township
Please call 724-7139 if you need further information.
Get signatures for the petition.
Attend a city, township, county, school board etc. meeting and report on it.
Write a letter to The Chronicle or WL Beacon
Write a comment on a LTE in the Chronicle or Beacon.
Send a friend a link to the blogs and Facebook sites.
Holly Hughes: (517) 373-3436
Senator Goeff Hansen 517-373-1635
Bill Huizenga (231) 722-8386
KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608
ALAN JAGER (231) 821-0368
I. JOHN SNIDER, II (231) 744-0449
JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849
MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116
LEWIS COLLINS (H) (231) 739-3200
SCOTT PLUMMER (H) (231) 709-8597
ANTHONY LONGMIRE (H) (231) 343-5420
RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581
BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 366-4360
ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828
Sit on an "advisory board":
MUSKEGON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Described below are the various advisory boards and committees on which the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners makes citizen appointments. At the end of this summary there is a link to the application form which you can download. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for citizen appointments to the following:
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee - 2 slots restaurant/catering, 1 slot-media
Community Corrections Advisory Board - 1 slot public defender
Muskegon County Building Authority - 1 slot
Solid Waste Planning - 3 slots public, 2 slots environmental, 4 slots solid waste management, 1 slot industrial, 1 slot planning, 1 slot city, 1 slot township
Please call 724-7139 if you need further information.
Get signatures for the petition.
Attend a city, township, county, school board etc. meeting and report on it.
Write a letter to The Chronicle or WL Beacon
Write a comment on a LTE in the Chronicle or Beacon.
Send a friend a link to the blogs and Facebook sites.
Mr commissioner, WHY?
Why does the county have to borrow to pay for the new $1 million computer upgrade?
Why aren't we puting away money for essential upgrades in advance?
Where did the money go?
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk/06282011_board_minutes.pdf
KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608
ALAN JAGER (231) 821-0368
I. JOHN SNIDER, II (231) 744-0449
JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849
MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116
LEWIS COLLINS (H) (231) 739-3200
SCOTT PLUMMER (H) (231) 709-8597
ANTHONY LONGMIRE (H) (231) 343-5420
RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581
BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 366-4360
ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828
Why aren't we puting away money for essential upgrades in advance?
Where did the money go?
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk/06282011_board_minutes.pdf
KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608
ALAN JAGER (231) 821-0368
I. JOHN SNIDER, II (231) 744-0449
JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849
MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116
LEWIS COLLINS (H) (231) 739-3200
SCOTT PLUMMER (H) (231) 709-8597
ANTHONY LONGMIRE (H) (231) 343-5420
RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581
BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 366-4360
ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828
Monday, July 4, 2011
New Transformers Flick Costs Each Michigan Taxpayer $1.36
New Transformers Flick Costs Each Michigan Taxpayer $1.36 [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Since the tax credit is refundable and has little to do with the company’s tax liability, it is effectively a subsidy check from the state treasury. According to the Michigan Film Office press release, 'Transformers' received $6.1 million in refundable tax credits from the state"
"Since the tax credit is refundable and has little to do with the company’s tax liability, it is effectively a subsidy check from the state treasury. According to the Michigan Film Office press release, 'Transformers' received $6.1 million in refundable tax credits from the state"
The Ugliest Face of Unionism
The Ugliest Face of Unionism - 620 WTMJ - Milwaukee's Source for Local News and Weather
"the request set off a debate among the leaders of the Racine firefighters union.
The problem: Gorniak had recently invoked a little-used provision in his union contract and opted out of membership in the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association.
Members of the executive board of the Racine firefighters union ultimately decided not to support or march with his float."
"the request set off a debate among the leaders of the Racine firefighters union.
The problem: Gorniak had recently invoked a little-used provision in his union contract and opted out of membership in the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association.
Members of the executive board of the Racine firefighters union ultimately decided not to support or march with his float."
Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Has Cost $278,000 per Job
Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Has Cost $278,000 per Job The Weekly Standard
"the “stimulus” has added or saved just under 2.4 million jobs — whether private or public — at a cost (to date) of $666 billion.
That’s a cost to taxpayers of $278,000 per job.
In other words, the government could simply have cut a $100,000 check to everyone whose employment was allegedly made possible by the “stimulus,” and taxpayers would have come out $427 billion ahead."
"the “stimulus” has added or saved just under 2.4 million jobs — whether private or public — at a cost (to date) of $666 billion.
That’s a cost to taxpayers of $278,000 per job.
In other words, the government could simply have cut a $100,000 check to everyone whose employment was allegedly made possible by the “stimulus,” and taxpayers would have come out $427 billion ahead."
'I want to punch him in his head'
'I want to punch him in his head' - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com
"Senate President Stephen Sweeney went to bed furious Thursday night after reviewing the governor’s line-item veto of the state budget.
He woke up Friday morning even angrier.
“This is all about him being a bully and a punk,” he said in an interview Friday.
“I wanted to punch him in his head.”"
ah, the "civility" of a democrat leader....
"Senate President Stephen Sweeney went to bed furious Thursday night after reviewing the governor’s line-item veto of the state budget.
He woke up Friday morning even angrier.
“This is all about him being a bully and a punk,” he said in an interview Friday.
“I wanted to punch him in his head.”"
ah, the "civility" of a democrat leader....
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Mich. Ban on Race in College Admissions Illegal
Mich. Ban on Race in College Admissions Illegal - FoxNews.com
"A federal appeals court on Friday struck down Michigan's ban on the consideration of race and gender in college admissions, saying it burdens minorities and violates the U.S. Constitution."
"A federal appeals court on Friday struck down Michigan's ban on the consideration of race and gender in college admissions, saying it burdens minorities and violates the U.S. Constitution."
Friday, July 1, 2011
Officer investigated for speaking his mind on St. Pete crime
Officer investigated for speaking his mind on St. Pete crime wtsp.com
"That comment, made by Crisco the night of the robbery, was inadvertently relayed to his superior when Esposito was following up with SPPD.
The department then launched an investigation into 'disparaging comments against the city.'"
"That comment, made by Crisco the night of the robbery, was inadvertently relayed to his superior when Esposito was following up with SPPD.
The department then launched an investigation into 'disparaging comments against the city.'"
Muskegon County Public Works
Muskegon County Public Works
******************************* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN***********************************
THE MUSKEGON COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WILL HOLD A PLANNING SESSION ON
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011, 1:00 P.M.,
IN ROOM 203 OF THE TRAINING CENTER,
133 E. APPLE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442."
******************************* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN***********************************
THE MUSKEGON COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WILL HOLD A PLANNING SESSION ON
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011, 1:00 P.M.,
IN ROOM 203 OF THE TRAINING CENTER,
133 E. APPLE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442."
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