Ms Kitty nominates Robert Lorton III for EDC

[Wrinkle]

I fear this is no joke.

Could this be in the perspective of TDA's authority soon to be getting crimped?

Same-O, Same-O

[FOTD]

No college degree?

Yes, same oligarchy, same oligarchy.

[Double A]

What the hell qualifies Baby Bobby Lorton to serve on the EDC? This is another Great Plains Airlines fiasco waiting to happen.

[Wrinkle]

Ran into Mr. Lorton's resume on the WOT Forum HERE

Along with publishing a daily newspaper, he has quite an astonishing list of Boards upon which he sits. I would think if there's not a conflict of interest with one or more of those, his time would be pretty much exhausted.

EDC needs someone who can commit more to the job than this.

I'd question whether his positions on The Metro Chamber and Executive Board along with Chairmanship of the River Parks Authority as possible conflicts.

We'd like a better choice.

[FOTD]

Hmmmm.....degree from TU. The devil may be in the details. Degree in Urban Planning? Economics?

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by FOTD

Hmmmm.....degree from TU. The devil may be in the details. Degree in Urban Planning? Economics?

It might have been one of those "honorary" degree programs.  Is there a Lorton Hall up there? [)]

The ex-missus Conan worked at NPC when Bobby came on board in '89.  He, uh, didn't finish his college degree in two years.

[inteller]

hm...this is pretty disturbing.  but thanks for confirming my allegations of cronyism.

[waterboy]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

hm...this is pretty disturbing.  but thanks for confirming my allegations of cronyism.

I missed that logic. Could you explain how and whose crony he is? Publisher of a newspaper has lots of important, connected friends and gets nominated for economic development commission. Check. Business development works off of connections so it makes sense. And he doesn't need to be a Harvard graduate to be competent as a board member. Thats some arrogance there.

He may be classic oligarch and a stupid, bumbling trust fund baby but you made no real case for it here.

[RecycleMichael]

I agree with waterboy on this one.

He seems totally qualified. I am sure his relationships and power makes him able to help economic development efforts greatly.

I am surprised he is willing to work that hard. He does quite a bit in the community already.

[MDepr2007]

I guess he is to replace Julius as he is moving to bigger deals to make sure get the correct vote.

How's Rebecca( Tulsa Now Mayoral Election payback) doing on the EDC, she was nominated the same time as JP.

[Friendly Bear]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I agree with waterboy on this one.

He seems totally qualified. I am sure his relationships and power makes him able to help economic development efforts greatly.

I am surprised he is willing to work that hard. He does quite a bit in the community already.

Doesn't he live in the $2 million house next door to Mommy and Daddy's mansion near Philbrook?

Suddenly, the Donna Summer disco song is erupting spontaneously from my lips.....

"He works HARD for his money......He works hard for his money...  He works hard for it, honey.....  And we better treat him right."

We will.

Always.

Poll Position in the local heriditary ruling power Oligarchy.

Meet the New Boss.

SAME as the Old Boss.

[:O]

[inteller]

this nomination was pulled by administration.  


mission accomplished.