If he is not flat out lying, he sure knows how to twist a story to make himself look good. (FF:57:20). During the Mayor’s water summit (in which he talks 90% of the time) they were talking about investing in water and sewer infrastructure and it’s importance. Hey, who wouldn’t agree? Then he proceeds to say a councilor the night before (It was Stehly) chastised him for raising water rates. Oh the tangled web you weave Mike just to get your jollies. Stehly as well as myself during public input were voicing our concerns that our water rates were hiked NOT because we were upgrading CURRENT infrastructure but that the city used the additional funds to build up a $36 million dollar reserve fund (savings account). Stehly was concerned we are building up large reserves in the enterprise funds instead of actually SPENDING the money on it’s intent; upgrading infrastructure.
The man takes no shame in using Stehly to sell his snakeoil. What a loser.
Huether went on to say he was proud of the council to allow him to raise rates (taxes). He felt those rate increases were needed for upgrades. Not true. If mayor Huether was really fiscally responsible he would have spent our CIP money on infrastructure upgrades instead of mortgage debt for playthings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfob4CajyzI
He finished the forum by ripping on the ‘loud minority voices’ and how the media gives them a platform. It’s funny, because these ‘loud minority voices’ actually have quite a few of followers. 6,500 of them signed a petition against the City Administration Building (the $25 million dollar bond was implemented by a super minority, the mayor). Oh, and that other minority that approved snow gates by over 70% of the vote. But please, don’t listen to them.
Water rates increase is a way to raise funds for more recreation projects or pay for Huether’s private taxpayer paid indoor tennis temple. Favorably, the Huether reign is nearly over and he’ll not have time for more foolish waste. Do we want infrastructure repair and expansion or an indoor castle where rich kids swim while the poor live with inferior services?
Did Trump get lessons from Huether for degrading people and subordinates who represent the general population? What’s happened to our leadership when their basis is immature name calling? I want a mayor to be proud of, not an S.O.B..