tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post785031758173012077..comments2023-06-11T09:52:31.370-04:00Comments on Saratogian Newsroom: Saratoga Citizen late to file with NYS Board of Elections, Franck spends 28K on attorney costsThe Saratogian City Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483093324074629001noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-41507015863504936112011-01-24T19:28:13.792-05:002011-01-24T19:28:13.792-05:00now you're starting to get it klye. anyway peo...now you're starting to get it klye. anyway people file late all the time, that's why they don't bother doing anything until the third notice.Trapped in Historyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826228508668485852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-16757701469164006632011-01-24T01:58:41.792-05:002011-01-24T01:58:41.792-05:00Mother Trucker @ 9P-
Chil, my good friend.
It'...Mother Trucker @ 9P-<br /><br />Chil, my good friend.<br />It's your road and your life...<br />NOT that 9P is a BAD thing!<br /><br />So tell us-<br />What did your many lawyer friends think about the "140.5 hour" lawsuit?<br /><br />-Kyle York<br /> I DO leave my home by daylightKyle Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227858368649647978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-89017539102983447722011-01-23T05:11:03.442-05:002011-01-23T05:11:03.442-05:00Only if you explain why you'd leave on 9p.Keep...Only if you explain why you'd leave on 9p.Keep on Truckin' sonny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-15731297099461934522011-01-22T15:03:19.272-05:002011-01-22T15:03:19.272-05:00Anon on 9P-
Please do explain "finacials&quo...Anon on 9P-<br /><br />Please do explain "finacials"... well, after that passing semi allows you to concentrate. It's a shame the lawyers all turn away when they see you coming.<br /><br />-Kyle York<br /> Saratoga Springs,<br /> Home of the $28,000 140-hr miracleKyle Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227858368649647978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-55646056636492143562011-01-22T12:36:04.724-05:002011-01-22T12:36:04.724-05:00The Saratoga Citizens' filing late finacials t...The Saratoga Citizens' filing late finacials to the state actually surprized somebody...who?... you haven't moved yet kyle..follow 9south.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-61732661950910695482011-01-22T02:07:08.268-05:002011-01-22T02:07:08.268-05:00This city is home to many attorneys. This is also ...This city is home to many attorneys. This is also a socialble city where many non-attorneys have acquaintances who are attorneys. I think all professionals in this city have a fairly good grasp of this lawsuit over the Charter.<br /><br />This would be a good time for some... call it "small talk." Between friends, it is likely to be a civil and informative discussion, and it starts with a simple question for your lawyer-<br /><br />"I've got a question and I was hoping you might help me(insert attorney's name here), especially with your professional knowledge. I know you've followed the city lawsuit on this Charter issue. We all got a look at the City's bill the other day. You saw it, right? Okay. Here's my question- Do you believe the work done on behalf of the City... billed at $200/hour... do you think it was all accomplished, signed/sealed/delivered, for a total of 140 hours 25 minutes and 30 seconds of work?<br /><br />-Kyle York<br /> Follow the Money, Hold 5 men accountableKyle Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227858368649647978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-73455827109463022012011-01-21T14:23:30.395-05:002011-01-21T14:23:30.395-05:00The detailed attorney fees have been foiled, revie...The detailed attorney fees have been foiled, reviewed over and over and the number is the number. Any misc. costs attributed to the costs would be trivial at best. You're grasping for straws.The judge did not allow the City to present witnesses and that is troubling as there is precedence in such cases. I assume you have no problem with that as it has been done several times in the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-6377507100107463492011-01-21T06:36:58.242-05:002011-01-21T06:36:58.242-05:00The Saratoga Citizen has done a fine job with this...The Saratoga Citizen has done a fine job with this effort.<br /><br />As you point out in your article, they have volunteered last year to file the report. And they are in the process of filing again this year.<br /><br />I am sure had hoped they would be on the ballot in November of 2010.<br /><br />After "illegal obstruction" by the city council , they are still maintaining the mission of reforming the commission form.<br /><br />Can the judge award the Saratoga Citizen money for their efforts? <br />I have read they have large legal bills. <br /><br />Lets get this on the ballot<br /><br />The people need to vote on this NOWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-68029166357465195372011-01-20T20:25:45.566-05:002011-01-20T20:25:45.566-05:00Patrick-
I'm glad you're getting the read...Patrick-<br /><br />I'm glad you're getting the readership you deserve. Unfortunately this story shows the sorry state of a deceitful and disgraceful government we Citizens DO NOT deserve.<br /><br />As has been noted, there's some digging to be done through the details... two specifics call for particular attention--<br /><br />The City's delaying tactics have a disturbing pattern of ALWAYS waiting until literally "the last second." This expanded the responsible and reasonable time frame for certification started by Saratoga Citizen... in EARLY JULY.<br /><br />Recall how the City's utterly incompetent Team of Hacks raised objections, MANY FRIVOLOUS objections? Now sit here and contemplate their laminated litigious legacy- "After the City attorney's threw out 287 invalid signatures, Judge Nolan ruled 234 valid." So our Legal Beagles disenfranchised 53 foul citizens... like one legally named "Charlene" but she signed the name she's known by- "Cherry." Null & void.<br /><br />Given all the delay, Saratoga Citizen MAY IN FACT have missed some paperwork filing deadline. My Friend Commissioner Franck did a stellar job of exposing a "Late Filing on JAN 18"... never mind the legally-sound and proper Ballot Initiative SHOULD have been on our ballot in NOVEMBER. Ask Judge Nolan.<br /><br />But the great opportunity for an investigative journalist waits in a closer inspection of the bargain-basement bills from John Franck. Every individual attorney charges by the hour... even for a 5-minute phone call. Has such a standard detailed bill been presented to the Press?<br /><br />Another good angle to pursue-- Franck is careful to link all costs to "The Law Firms." Are there any additional charges not assigned to any individual... like filing fees? Courier deliveries? How about fees paid by "The City?"<br />How about a report on hours $pent by City Employees?<br /><br />I would not accuse the Commissioner of deliberately lying. But he is brilliantly and knowingly deceptive in announcing the City's "cost" of $28,083.52. <br /><br />If ONE resourceful journalist stays with this bare-bones story, he/she can join the honored ranks of pros who proved that when the GAO's "Col. I.M. Franck" announced the F-35 jet would cost $47 Million, the paper trail proved a "real" cost of $90 Million each.<br /><br />Again, my thanks. Now follow the money.<br /><br />-Kyle York<br />*I proved County Water underfunded in '04, <br />*They just sued GE for $27M.<br />*Just a coincidence, I'm sure...Kyle Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227858368649647978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-36867395435865528222011-01-20T17:54:41.568-05:002011-01-20T17:54:41.568-05:00If it looks like SNAKE OIL,Tastes' like SNAKE ...If it looks like SNAKE OIL,Tastes' like SNAKE OIL,YOU know the rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-63881054250022825052011-01-20T15:29:09.892-05:002011-01-20T15:29:09.892-05:00Patrick - great worker. This needs to be communica...Patrick - great worker. This needs to be communicated to the citizens of saratoga Springs. Saratoga Citizen has misrepresented the cities legal costs in two Separate opinion items and the PEOPLE SHOULD IN ALL FAIRNESS AND PROPER REPORTING SHOULD KNOW THE FACTS. Our Council should not be chastised by a citizen group with inaccurate reporting because they cannot make a statement while this is in litigation. It's up to the media to inform. Again thanks for a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-7907379496542315832011-01-20T15:24:35.769-05:002011-01-20T15:24:35.769-05:00Patrick - Great work. This is serious business. In...Patrick - Great work. This is serious business. In accordance with Election Law if Saratoga Citizen has received over $100,000 as they have stated specila forms need to be filed with the NYS Board of Elections reflecting all donors. Depending on the amount of donations there could be several forms. It is possible there could be a violation of Election Law if this is not done properly and on a timely basis. Lack of disclosure reflects negatively on this group. Again thank you for your follow up in getting the proper information to the citizens of Saratoga Springs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-42519884083215543732011-01-20T15:05:50.114-05:002011-01-20T15:05:50.114-05:00The City should reimburse Saratoga Citizen for all...The City should reimburse Saratoga Citizen for all their expenses as they lost the lawsuit and should pay for making them spend the money on a frivolous lawsuit. And while we are at it divide the Saratoga Citizen expenses by 3. The City, Elliot masie, and Remiga Foy's gang.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-74097173005414691392011-01-20T14:40:43.958-05:002011-01-20T14:40:43.958-05:00It's extremely hard to believe that a group th...It's extremely hard to believe that a group that has presented time and time again statements that up to $1million will be saved by their proposal hasn't even completed their financial obligations. Is this called ''LEADING BY EXAMPLE"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-17486007076361178702011-01-20T12:56:20.021-05:002011-01-20T12:56:20.021-05:00Saratoga Citizen should reimburse Saratoga Springs...Saratoga Citizen should reimburse Saratoga Springs taxpayers for all the monies spent getting charter change onto the ballet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com