And The Nederland Citizens Are Surprised?
We love it when we do a flashback. So? Let’s FLASHBACK today.
Nederland, Texas – “The passing of this bond ($155,000,000) will make a better environment to learn. We can grow the district. We can bring in more children who might otherwise attend private schools. This bond will lift Nederland to a higher level of educational learning.”
“Walking through the different campuses and seeing the number of students that were shoved into one room because they didn’t have any extra space,” said Nichols. “Seeing students that were basically sitting at a table with a chair versus having their own desk because there wasn’t any more space to fit any desks in the room.”
Whew! Welcome back!
Now, what were you told? Ah, yes, another set of lies. As we mentioned earlier, that was a lie. And they said it would only cost the average home $250 a year in Taxes?
Let’s get real.
Today we did a study on Nederland, Texas, and the business community. In the last 4 years, since the bond cost and other elevated costs of taxation on Nederland citizens and businesses, we have found that 79 businesses have closed. Why? It was in part the taxes, as tax bills were not a $250 a year increase as promised by the supporters of the bond; it was just over 7,000 a year increase to the average business. And if you were a successful business, well, the average increase in the cost of goods went up (get ready) close to 232% in the city of Nederland. Thus the for sale signs, thus the movement out of the district and Jefferson County.
So everyone is upset about Judices (a SET Mainstay Business) closing. Well, the Nederland ISD killed it. Dead. Just like we told you about many of the small businesses in Nederland. It is horrible to see these businesses close. All because of taxation.
We know of three businesses that are on the brink of closing. There is NO EXPANSION by the EDC or the City of Nederland (other than using EDC credit cards to shop at Amazon, and nobody is getting charged for theft, as they robbed the bank and then paid it back), but there was a clean audit? We don’t care who you put on the council; nobody really cares enough to fire these employees. Nobody. But the good people who run small businesses and work long and hard hours, only to see their tax bills over the last 10 years triple, so that they cannot operate? Here is your gut punch – They need more money! And they need it now. Get ready as the budget session begins soon.
Oh, and the punch to the face for businesses now? The enrollment has dropped in Nederland. No new families, no new businesses, and frankly, no NEW NOTHING. Only high taxes, high crime, and high unemployment. That is what happens when you tax at 67% (all taxes) on the people. And you have a bunch of elected officials who cannot figure it out.
Wait? When you have the people pay over 50% in total taxes…isnt that called Socialism. The government takes more from you than you bring in?
Oh my….we are there? Very sad.
Another One Dead?
As of the writing of this article, we have been told that it is expected to remain in critical condition and “will not make it.”
Yes, again, kids with guns in a gun battle that cost one his life, and the other is trying to recover in critical condition. THIS IS NOW BEAUMONT, TEXAS.
Now we guess we will all have another meeting and try to hold hands and sing? Why are we so soft on crime? Why in the hell are the sentences so lite? Why are bonds so screwy? Why do the citizens want to blame the police? There is no need. Why can’t the teams of police ask for help from the federal government? Why do some in command laugh at us? They think we are overstating the problem – uh, go ask the mother sitting next to her child tonight after they pull the plug. Why do the citizens and teachers give crap to our new school district’s superintendent? She is here to right the ship because many in the MINORITY (MAJORITY) community cannot control the drugs and guns.
Here is the real question to our friends: Why can we not get Southeast Texas under control? We will tell you.
Many moons ago, we elected good old boys who were backed by some rich folk in Southeast Texas. Now sons of their fathers are taking over. Rather than have fresh blood and new ideas, we have the same old big boys in big salaries running the court, the ports, and any other government gang. People were scared. “Oh, the powerboys will sue you.”
Well, guess what, the power boys (other than two) have one foot in the grave. There is nothing left to be powerful about. What? Do you think there is going to be a big deal happen? All of a sudden, the sons of our fathers are going to show up and change Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties. Hey guys, the only two counties that are making an INCH in the drug problems in Southeast Texas are the Havard boys. Newton and Orange County are seeing the numbers plunge. You do not hear about 10-year-olds getting shot in the head in crossfire now, do you?
Would you think the wake-up call would be between the bad guys and the police? No, the bad guys are going to fight the good fight this summer. And when you hear the political people want to have ANOTHER MEETING to figure out what is wrong? Well, maybe a trip to the courthouse might help you. We know of TWO JUDGES that are laying the wood down!
Ya wanna war? Okay, let’s war. Right???
The Payroll
Let us say this before we say anything. We want everyone to be successful in their careers. Really, we want everyone to live happily, free, make a good living, and do the best they can to help our community.
So we caught wind that a government employee is making big bucks. Really big bucks. So let us show you who is making what in Southeast Texas, and then we will let you guess who is making this money. You know, like a county judge, or a judge, or a mayor…you get the idea, right?
So here we go:
Base Pay: $185,000 A Year Salary
Insurance: Short-term Disability, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
Retirement: Full retirement 80/20 split of salary
Time Off: 360 Hours A Year PTO (15 days off)
Cell Phone: Free Cell Phone All Bills Payed
Auto: The employer pays for a new car, gas, expenses and unlimited miles!
Hours Per Week: The employee WILL WORK 40 hours a week, but if they have to work overtime on projects, he/she will be awarded FLEX TIME (time off with pay).
Travel: All travel paid to conventions and most importantly, CE’s and Costs of Food.
Not a bad deal…right? Now this package is worth to this employee just over $225,000 in base costs, according to what we are seeing in documents presented to us.
How much an hour are you asking? Around $108 per hour? Huh?
Who is the winner of this prize package? Well, none other than Lumberton Fire Chief Shane Thomas, and it has the locals screaming mad. In fact, there is a ground movement to have the board removed from their office.
Lumberton Fire Department, according to them, has full-time, part-time, and volunteer positions. Not to mention EMS.
Now look, being a FF/M is important. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in East Texas. But the total number of people living in the ESD 2 is around 15,000.
If you do those numbers, it is around $15 per person. That is MAN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. For one position. Is that right? Hell, we don’t know. But if you do the FULL BUDGET NUMBERS, it is $4.1 million. Meaning? Almost 18.5% of the budget goes to the fire chief’s position. And we think that is way too high for a half-paid and half-volunteer department. And what is really bad, they tried to hide it from the citizens.
Here is the deal. And listen closely. It is too late. This is what happens when the citizens lose control and don’t watch what is going on. Is this man worth his salary? We don’t know him but he better be.
Do the citizens of Lumberton, Texas, need to put a cork in the spending bin? Oh hell yes. Will they? Oh hell no.
Ya, this story is going to upset some of the voters in Lumberton. And that is okay. They need to be upset. They let it happen.
Get it?
If He Goes Down
As we write this tonight, the song “Way Down We Go” is playing in the background. Why? Well, it sets the political tone for the week.
The Review has learned that the US Federal Government is going to act. It is most likely coming this week as the new guy in North Texas is now set and is ready to go. And that is a very good thing. Now, what will they do?
We know the first few, however, as we have WARNED anyone who will listen to us, there is one that will end up dropping dime on anyone or thing that can get him out of his problem if he gets paper this week. That name is Dylan Richardson who we are told by some investigators that he is in the middle of the mix.
For some God-unknown reason, Dylan Richardson seems to think he is the mayor of everything. Let’s Review a little:
- Richardson got caught in a sneak meeting at the Schooner Restaurant. In that meeting was the ex-mayor of Beaumont, Thomas Flanagan, and Dylan Richardson. Little did they know there were BPD guys, us, and the Feds watching them. Why? Well, money laundering, we are told. Taking money for campaign access and cash.
- Richardson got hooked up with tweedle dee and tweedle dumb on the Beaumont City Council, and they seem to hang on to him like a big salami sandwich on a hot summer night.
- Then we get another shot at Richardson, as he seems to have received money for “helping” two state campaigns, which we found out this weekend that Richardson is in some bad trouble.
- And last, there are Republican Candidates, such as the current and former chairman of the GOP, who are actually getting their picture made with him. As well as many candidates who are running in the fall. IF RICHARDSON GOES DOWN, SO DOES THE JEFFERSON COUNTY GOP!
Can you imagine what will happen to the Party if Richardson has his fingerprints on any money, strategy, or even any insider information? He is (from what we have learned) even been caught on TAPE! Our boy Dillon, even after being warned a thousand times to stop, he just kept on going.
The question is the payola for votes on the Beaumont City Council that Richardson arranged. Both Hillard and Mike Williams will hit the ground hard. And AJ Turner, who just got elected, we are told, is staying away from the Toxic Richardson. As he should.
As well, the big names in town are loading up their planes and are grabbing their SNACKS and hitting the road, as they do not want to get hit by the blood as it spatters all over Southeast, Texas.
Oh, and the throw phones, too late kids. They already have it.
Do we believe all of it? Kind of. Too much chatter. And Flanagan, he will fold like a piece of wet bread. That will be right before he puts on his Monty Hall outfit and makes his deal.
That is the great thing about these criminals in Southeast Texas: they will cut their deal first. Who will be first?
The only way to fix political cancer is to cut it out. No chemo. No radiation. Just gut and cut.
If gut and cut time are here. Then let’s get started. Richardson might just be first…or not?
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