Mardi Gras anyone?

I dont even know half of what was going on at the council budget meeting tonight. Clearly the administration is still rattled by the release of the Curtis files and are on edge. What else could be the explanation for this evenings rambling budget meeting?

I watched Bina Patel finance director attempt to justify Tuerks new tax proposal. So I can sum it up real easy or try to explain it from what I interpreted. Basically, she said lets borrow from the Storm waste fund and pay it back over 5 years. Then mentioned how people who aren't on fixed incomes will pay more vs those on fixed incomes. Thats fair to those that work.

At one point she rambled for like 10min trying to explain whatever, or what I think was an attempt to confuse people. She just wouldnt shut up, kept going and going and going.

I dont think anyone bought her nonsense. Zucal pointed out the borrowed money will have to be paid back. So that will be on the taxpayers, just in the future. she kept saying that she is here to deliver real clear information so the council makes an informed decision. I will bet 3.96% of my christmas bonus that the entire Dias had no clue what the administration was trying to sell.

Oddly, the part-time rip off background positions werent even brought up. They were on the agenda. Did Tuerk realize that would never pass? Do yourself a favor and read the job description. If it doesnt look like those two APD detectives wrote the requirements, I should be given the job. What a joke by all involved.  Thinking they could pull this off.  

What do those two detectives have that the mayor would even attempt to create such an asinine job? $72hr part time. That is such an embarrassment. Then ask for a 4% tax increase, in which 8% of the generated money would go towards their salaries.    

I understand HR has been failing the city for years, but why does it seem they are getting more positions and outsourcing their work? The PT investigators would take on background checks, investigations and interviews. Inherent HR Manager jobs. Something is not right here. Now they outsourced FMLA and are getting a Deputy Director?!? It seems HR is getting a paycheck with little responsibility.

More importantly where was Matt Tuerk? Word is he is in New Orleans on the city's dime.

How many trips has he taken this year. Seems he is a PT mayor, just like his entire 5th floor.  

I can only imagine what type of witchcraft he's getting into there. Probably placing a hex on all who challenge him. I wonder if he is purchasing an Abraham Lincoln VooDoo doll?  

Here is the kit Tuerk bought

Good news though, I have God on my side and in my heart.