Gomez Got Away With Murder, Must See TV

[Double A]

at the BOA the other day. Watch for it on TGOV. It's must see TV.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

at the BOA the other day. Watch for it on TGOV. It's must see TV.

For those of us without TGOV, any other portals? YouTube?

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by patric

quote:Originally posted by Double A

at the BOA the other day. Watch for it on TGOV. It's must see TV.

For those of us without TGOV, any other portals? YouTube?

Funny you should mention that, Gomez promised to to get TGOV meetings posted so people could watch them and download them over the internet for those without cable. It hasn't happened yet. I doubt he'd want this one broadcast on TGOV, much less YouTube.

Check it out if you get a chance:

TGOV schedule

That website is just so user friendly and easily accessible for the public[sarcasm off] Ladies and Gentlemen, your source for TGOV on the internet.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

quote:Originally posted by patric

quote:Originally posted by Double A

at the BOA the other day. Watch for it on TGOV. It's must see TV.

For those of us without TGOV, any other portals? YouTube?

Funny you should mention that, Gomez promised to to get TGOV meetings posted so people could watch them and download them over the internet for those without cable. It hasn't happened yet. I doubt he'd want this one broadcast on TGOV, much less YouTube.

Check it out if you get a chance:

TGOV schedule

That website is just so user friendly and easily accessible for the public[sarcasm off] Ladies and Gentlemen, your source for TGOV on the internet.

can you summarize?  Because the TGOV schedule is very bad.  usually slot 1-2 hours per meeting, but if the meeting goes way over the DVR will turn off because it only grabs what is sheduled and you have no idea how long to make it manually record.

[MDepr2007]

http://www.ustream.tv/

it's free and has a chat room . Easy enough way to carry the council meetings.

[Double A]

Board of Adjustment 7/8/08

14. 20737-James B.allew

Variance of the front yard requirement from 25ft. (Section 403) to permit a newly constructed home in the RS-3 district.

It seems Councilor Gomez is of the philosophy that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. Why worry about those pesky building setbacks when you can just build what you want and get a variance later. He must have thought he was really clever when he put this under his partner's name.

[inteller]

hrm....I believe that is called conflict of interest.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

It seems Councilor Gomez is of the philosophy that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. Why worry about those pesky building setbacks when you can just build what you want and get a variance later. He must have thought he was really clever when he put this under his partner's name.

I wonder if that's the plan for the Rich Tune Pad ?

[sgrizzle]

Okay, so we're like 8 posts in without the topic actually being spelled out so here is what I'm guessing from this.

City Councilor and Realtor Eric Gomez was at the TMAPC meeting when an item came up that someone he knows built a house past the allowed setback. Then Gomez did something DoubleA didn't agree with.

[RecycleMichael]

DoubleA says building a wall past a setback line equates to murder?

Hyperbole much?

I guess doing repairs without a permit is genocide and making your building too tall is the apocalypse.

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Okay, so we're like 8 posts in without the topic actually being spelled out so here is what I'm guessing from this.

City Councilor and Realtor Eric Gomez was at the TMAPC meeting when an item came up that someone he knows built a house past the allowed setback. Then Gomez did something DoubleA didn't agree with.

Why don't you watch the meeting instead of guessing? He built this house, BTW. He showed up  to the meeting representing himself as the applicant, just for the record.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

Why don't you watch the meeting instead of guessing? He built this house, BTW. He showed up  to the meeting representing himself as the applicant, just for the record.

Would be nice of this were posted to the web.
Just sayin.

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by patric

quote:Originally posted by Double A

Why don't you watch the meeting instead of guessing? He built this house, BTW. He showed up  to the meeting representing himself as the applicant, just for the record.

Would be nice of this were posted to the web.
Just sayin.

I agree. Call Councilor Gomez and ask him why he is not keeping the promises he made on the campaign trail.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Okay, so we're like 8 posts in without the topic actually being spelled out so here is what I'm guessing from this.

City Councilor and Realtor Eric Gomez was at the TMAPC meeting when an item came up that someone he knows built a house past the allowed setback. Then Gomez did something DoubleA didn't agree with.

WRONG!  BOA.  BOA != TMAPC.

[Double A]

Race for District 4

BY JASON ERIC GOMEZ


I ask for your vote this Tuesday, April 1, 2008, to improve what I believe is the heart of Tulsa. As your City Councilor for District 4, I will work to improve neighborhoods, personal and commercial property values, city services and overall livability for residents from the Arkansas River east to Sheridan Road, from I-244 south to 25th Street. This is Midtown Tulsa, and we have been poorly served for many years.

Our current city councilor is a nice human being, but manically obsessed with special interests. When appearing before official boards and commissions, she identifies herself as president of just one of our neighborhoods, Kendall-Whittier, which advantages the one over many others--an obvious discrimination. She supports one selected developer over all the rest. She is not well-studied on public issues, and her current promotion of what is called "Neighborhood Conservation Districts" is a misnomer as the lack of specifics within the proposal could significantly harm all neighborhoods. The devil is always in the details and details are something my opponent fails to disclose or often comprehend.

In stark contrast, I believe District 4 is the tipping point between success and failure of the City of Tulsa and, together, we can work to solve the issues of greatest importance to our future. A vibrant, successful, livable midtown is critically important to the entire city.

Code Enforcement: City code enforcement personnel are ignoring current law as absentee landlords ignore obvious threats to the health and safety of our citizens. This must change and enforcement must be implemented immediately. We cannot allow rat infested open abandoned properties to pose health and safety risks. There are many examples of such properties throughout District 4. If we do not enforce nuisance ordinances to clean up the blighted properties in our neighborhoods, what "Neighborhood Conservation" can there be? District 4 deserves better. Our children may be sickened, hurt or killed as a result of this neglect.

Street Repair: The City of Tulsa has prioritized street money for growth areas while ignoring District 4. This must change. Our older streets are in horrible shape. This is an issue in every city within Oklahoma, and I support the proposal of the Oklahoma Municipal League to redirect a half cent of the current State of Oklahoma Sales Tax for municipal transportation needs. I will also immediately work to implement a comprehensive long-term street maintenance and repair policy with dedicated funding that is fair to all.

Economic Development: Development that works with the neighborhoods to enhance livability should be welcomed and encouraged throughout District 4. Common sense is the key. Revitalization of neighborhoods must be done for Tulsa to continue to prosper. Many different people and organizations must stay actively involved in the process to keep it balanced. Neither the politically connected special interest nor the screams of the tyrannical minority should be able to trample on their neighbors personal property rights. We deserve balanced representation on the City Council, not an advocate for either side.

My background is modest as the son of career military parents. I began my professional career working for Sam's Wholesale Club. I selected Midtown Tulsa and District 4 as the place to raise my children because I believe this area can and will, if we work at it, be the best neighborhood of any within the metropolitan area. I have spent over a decade building a real estate services company and holding a license at Keller Williams Realty in mid-town. My construction company specializes in mid-town restoration and remodeling.