disgruntled Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, L8RG8R said: What corporation? A big Pittsburgh one? Do they know the responsibility he’s taking on and the amount of time it will take away from his current position? I didn't think anyone thought that a DuBois city council position equated to a full time job-even in light of this mess that will need to be cleaned up. Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8RG8R Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Just now, disgruntled said: I didn't think anyone thought that a DuBois city council position equated to a full time job-even in light of this mess that will need to be cleaned up. Never said it was a full time job. But if he’s a big time Pittsburgh attorney for a big corporation, they typically expect 50-60 hours a week and being on call 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, L8RG8R said: Never said it was a full time job. But if he’s a big time Pittsburgh attorney for a big corporation, they typically expect 50-60 hours a week and being on call 24/7. a Facebook search garnered me the information that he is (or may be) a Senior Contract Specialist at Lantheus Medical Imaging. I doubt he's working much over 40 hours a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmill Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 18 hours ago, Ignatius said: Elliot’s an attorney and on the level of Pittsburgh attorneys. So many dooboisers voted his way , he may be what the city needs more of. Pappy and BillyC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourBoy Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 3 hours ago, L8RG8R said: What corporation? A big Pittsburgh one? Do they know the responsibility he’s taking on and the amount of time it will take away from his current position? How is that any of your business? Most of the council members have full time jobs other than council. Council pays basically nothing. DS58 and Pappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8RG8R Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, YourBoy said: How is that any of your business? Most of the council members have full time jobs other than council. Council pays basically nothing. I’m a tax payer. I need to know that any elected official has the time to properly complete their civil duty. block and redmill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyC Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 5 hours ago, L8RG8R said: Never said it was a full time job. But if he’s a big time Pittsburgh attorney for a big corporation, they typically expect 50-60 hours a week and being on call 24/7. Maybe the deadbeats that the city is paying for to defend should of got themselves and HER another more reasonably priced attorney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 My politics are the polar opposite of his, but he is honest. I think it would be a mistake to take a seat now until some of the current theatrics end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Honcho Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 3 hours ago, L8RG8R said: I’m a tax payer. I need to know that any elected official has the time to properly complete their civil duty. You mean like enough time to look the other way and play dumb while the city manager (and others to be named soon) steals from the city? redmill, Pappy and gc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 2:20 PM, YourBoy said: How is that any of your business? Most of the council members have full time jobs other than council. Council pays basically nothing. But they've been getting full time health care benefits. Better benefits than I and probably most get working full time! I pay for half of my benefits and don't get all but $500 of my copay paid for. Things that make ya say hmm. Seems like a perk to be on council to me BillyC, Pappy and Keyser Soze 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 10:58 AM, L8RG8R said: What corporation? A big Pittsburgh one? Do they know the responsibility he’s taking on and the amount of time it will take away from his current position? So he should quit being an attorney to be on the council. I seriously doubt being on the council will hinder his work in any way and vice versa. I am pretty sure other members on the city council etc have full time jobs and are on other organizational boards etc. BillyC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constitutionalist Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 12 hours ago, block said: But they've been getting full time health care benefits. Better benefits than I and probably most get working full time! I pay for half of my benefits and don't get all but $500 of my copay paid for. Things that make ya say hmm. Seems like a perk to be on council to me Unfortunately tho can we blame them for taking it? I disagree with it also… but that is something that needs taken up with the state who has allowed this to be a thing for these elected officials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8RG8R Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Any update on community days this year? I would assume a lot of the free stuff will be cut this year which would make it a pretty sparse event. Hopefully enough paying citizens show up to buy food from the vendors since their organizations depend on the revenue to stay alive. clariongirl and Pappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, etink3908 said: Unfortunately tho can we blame them for taking it? I disagree with it also… but that is something that needs taken up with the state who has allowed this to be a thing for these elected officials Yes, we can blame them. They could have seen it was wrong and said no. It wasn't offered to one - Shannon Gabriel -but offered to others who were appointed afterwards to fill vacant seats (Dietz) - and seemed to be done in secret. Even if it is allowed by the state, it should be a point brought up to the people who accepted it. Why wasn't it public knowledge? Why wasn't it offered across the board to all council? How did they feel this was a savings for the taxpayers by having us pay for their insurance? (Most have decent jobs that offer insurance or are on Medicare. What were they thinking?) Then, there is the issue of council getting in on the municipal pensions. How is that a thing? block and redmill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clariongirl Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, L8RG8R said: Any update on community days this year? I would assume a lot of the free stuff will be cut this year which would make it a pretty sparse event. Hopefully enough paying citizens show up to buy food from the vendors since their organizations depend on the revenue to stay alive. Community Days is a go! June 16-17. Lots of activities, bands and shows to watch. Food booths as well. Parade and fireworks will be Saturday!! Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, clariongirl said: Community Days is a go! June 16-17. Lots of activities, bands and shows to watch. Food booths as well. Parade and fireworks will be Saturday!! Who is sponsoring the fireworks this year? redmill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8RG8R Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, clariongirl said: Community Days is a go! June 16-17. Lots of activities, bands and shows to watch. Food booths as well. Parade and fireworks will be Saturday!! Last I heard they are still looking for food booths to fill slots. They are usually full months ahead of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmill Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 hours ago, gc said: Who is sponsoring the fireworks this year? Cherry I hope, she`s good n loud lately BOOM ., but she`s mis-fired alot lately. Pappy and gc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 10:58 AM, L8RG8R said: What corporation? A big Pittsburgh one? Do they know the responsibility he’s taking on and the amount of time it will take away from his current position? He most likely would have had to seek the permission of his employer to pursue this avenue. Many employers need to make sure their employees aren't going to engage in any conflicts of interest--unlike our city government apparently. *Even those that aren't employed by a law firm. Employers don't want their name on the line when things implode. redmill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmill Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, L8RG8R said: Last I heard they are still looking for food booths to fill slots. They are usually full months ahead of the time. who will be Parade Marshall ? anyone kno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmill Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 17 hours ago, block said: But they've been getting full time health care benefits. Better benefits than I and probably most get working full time! I pay for half of my benefits and don't get all but $500 of my copay paid for. Things that make ya say hmm. Seems like a perk to be on council to me water , sewage and garbage ( all on 1 bill ) still free for council members ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, redmill said: water , sewage and garbage ( all on 1 bill ) still free for council members ? Are you serious that this is a perk of council members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8RG8R Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, redmill said: who will be Parade Marshall ? anyone kno The biggest name they can afford this year is probably Dave Roman. Tkel and redmill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmill Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, disgruntled said: Are you serious that this is a perk of council members? WAS... !....IS ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Yes he probably is serious. Insurance costs a person a thousand dollars a month or more. That’s a pretty good perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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