3,225 votes. That’s how many don’t count according to newly sworn in Alderman Melisa Brown. That’s how many do not count according to her logic in going along with Mayor Dennis Waldron to select Calvin Jones to fill the mayor’s…
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Time to Vote: Beware Lies and Misrepresentations
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With early voting beginning tomorrow, we wanted to give you just a little bit more insight on the site that has been actively campaigning against the current administration, despite the accomplishments made following very very tough decisions. First, we will…
Saturday News Roundup, Version 2.014
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Happy February 2014, LaVergne! A lot of news has been coming out of the city in the last couple of weeks, so it’s time to share some of the excitement, some of the weird, and some key personnel additions. Let’s…
Has Spring Finally Sprung?
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What a dreadful winter, especially in light of its endless dreariness. Â While we can easily point our fingers in disdain at Punxatawney Phil, we know he really is just an easy target to blame for our unhappiness. The truth of…
Kudos to Board for Wise Decision
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During the past year, people have directed criticism at city officials because there was not a full-time city administrator. Â But there was someone at the helm all along. Bruce Richardson, the assistant administrator / city recorder, had been appointed to…
City Wide Trash Service?
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At the Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop this past week, a special guest addressed our elected officials about the possibility of bringing in a city-wide trash service. Â Right now we have probably a dozen (give or take) private companies…
The Show Must Go On, but No Fireworks or Burning
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Say what you will, but I have started noticing a strong pattern set by our city officials. They are taking the lead in making decisions that are often controversial, but must be addressed. We know last year they increased taxes…
Raisin Cookies and the 2012-13 Budget
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Oh what a happy day it is when I can go online and look at the city’s proposed budget, as well as view the board meetings where our elected officials make lots of important decisions. Isn’t it refreshing to have…
The List Might be Some Interesting Reading
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A long time ago, my old hometown newspaper would publish the names of delinquent taxpayers. I was always embarrassed that my uncle made the list every single year. I don’t know why he never paid his taxes on time, but…
Why Do We Park On A Driveway And Drive On A Parkway?
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So the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted tonight to defer a vote on an ordinance that would ban parking in your yard. Understandably, people were upset. I live in a part of Lake Forest where there are LOTS of…