It sounds to me like this fund board has too much power and is wielding it like the money belongs specifically to them. When the voters originally voted for the half-cent sales tax, it was with the belief that the money would go towards funding to keep class sizes small and for technology at Steamboat schools-now this money is being given away to "community" groups? Also, being given to other school districts, so now the money is not being used for the original intent. I know what the original intent was, that was why I voted for it! Perhaps it is time to get rid of this intermediary board that has dilusions of granduer and allow the school district to manage and budget it as it was intended to be used in the first place. Class sizes have continued to increase and this fund board is stuffing their ostrich heads into the sand and claiming the district can't use the money for it's intent. Help keep our kids in learning environments in the schools that are conducive to education-that is what it is all about.
This is ridiculous-so we are going to force visitors to steamboat to pay for bags, because who is going to tote their totes on a plane-or they have to buy them, then leave them here or stuff them in their suitcases? And, if I forget my bags at home, which does happen from time to time, am I going to have to bag my own to make sure as much gets crammed into a bag so I don't charged a dollar when I could get it all into .60 cents worth of bag? Will the stores train their people to bag differently? What if a tourist throws a big stink in the store? Who will be policing the stores to MAKE them charge people. This is not the business of government-they already do more than they should. If the stores want to charge people, that should be their decision to make, not the city council.
I guess I am for what the law was meant for but seems to be flaunted. If we pass laws for medicinal use, then that is what it is for, not for legalized recreational use, if the law is passed for legalization for all use, more power to those who enjoy it. Yes, I see your point on the myriad of plant species in a particular order, had a duh factor moment when typing off the cuff. Thanks for the info on the baked goods, had to wonder as I have never tried and won't, definitely see the benefit over smoking. I had heard the person who owns the shop in OC is doing some research beyond smoking it and that is interesting as well. No offense taken if none is given. :)
The original intent of the law was to HELP people medicinally, or at least that is what the voters were told. Those that chose to vote for it were either under the mistaken belief that it would be totally regulated to make sure that people who really needed it would get it or they were potheads who knew it would lead to lax regulations that would permit them to pull a little wool to get a permit to "legally" get stoned. I did not vote for it because there are prescription medications that have the chemicals from pot that take care of the nausea from chemo and many choices in the already legal realm that can take care of almost all maladies-almost all, I stress! If someone had just come out with a vote to make pot legal like alcohol it might not have passed so this was the way for stoners to get their way. I think it should be made legal for anyone over 21 and be regulated just like alcohol, that way those who need it medicinally can get it and those that want to use it recreationally can get it too. Let anyone who wants to, grow it. Why shouldn't people who need it not grow their own? Why do they need 500 different strains? Do brownies laced with pot really do anything? (just curious because I really don't know) And what does a candle with the oil do?
I remember when I was approached to sign a petition to legalize pot and when I said no, the guy said "Don't you think the people of Colorado should be able to vote on whether to allow pot to be legal or not?" And I said, "Yes I do, and that is how I am letting you know that I don't believe it should be legal, by not signing your petition." I stand by that choice, but it was mine and other people made their choices. And now here is the however; people who voted for it because they believed it would really be for medicinal use as stated were made a fool of, and that is the problem with Aloha's, they are making a total mockery of the intent of the medicinal marijuana law. How can they blame people for now getting upset with the whole thing?
Wait...I just stubbed my toe, think I'll go get my permit, shouldn't be difficult...
Do you even know what the reserve fund is for? The school district doesn't recieve it's money until after October count. The reserve fund pays the bills, salaries, etc. until that money comes in. Simplistically, it's like saving money from your paycheck in the middle of April to cover your rent at the beginning of May. It isn't a hard concept but seems to not be well understood. The budget isn't a secret to anyone who really wants to know!
People like to visit here for it's small town atmosphere-that is slowly going away-same thing happened to Ouray. Growth and development isn't always a good thing
I think it is selfish and inconsiderate to live in a country and not speak the language that is common. I would not expect any other country to do this for me. When I go to another country with a different language, just to visit, I learn as much as I can to make myself understood, these days most places have English as a second language, but actually like you to have at least made an effort to know their language. I don't think it is too much to ask for someone with Spanish as a primary language learn some English to make themselves understood, especially if they are going to live here. And...press one to continue in English? That's the one that really gets me!
Aren't there enough other things in the world to worry about than if someone has a second residence on their own property? Granted, safety should be first and formost if someone allows this on their own property. If it doesn't inconveniece the neighbors (parking, loud parties, animal issues) then it shouldn't be a problem. There is enough government control of our freedoms already.
Steamboat school district drops kindergarten funding request
It sounds to me like this fund board has too much power and is wielding it like the money belongs specifically to them. When the voters originally voted for the half-cent sales tax, it was with the belief that the money would go towards funding to keep class sizes small and for technology at Steamboat schools-now this money is being given away to "community" groups? Also, being given to other school districts, so now the money is not being used for the original intent. I know what the original intent was, that was why I voted for it! Perhaps it is time to get rid of this intermediary board that has dilusions of granduer and allow the school district to manage and budget it as it was intended to be used in the first place. Class sizes have continued to increase and this fund board is stuffing their ostrich heads into the sand and claiming the district can't use the money for it's intent. Help keep our kids in learning environments in the schools that are conducive to education-that is what it is all about.
February 16, 2012 at 6:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat City Council puts bag fee plan on hold
This is ridiculous-so we are going to force visitors to steamboat to pay for bags, because who is going to tote their totes on a plane-or they have to buy them, then leave them here or stuff them in their suitcases? And, if I forget my bags at home, which does happen from time to time, am I going to have to bag my own to make sure as much gets crammed into a bag so I don't charged a dollar when I could get it all into .60 cents worth of bag? Will the stores train their people to bag differently? What if a tourist throws a big stink in the store? Who will be policing the stores to MAKE them charge people. This is not the business of government-they already do more than they should. If the stores want to charge people, that should be their decision to make, not the city council.
September 8, 2011 at 2:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat Springs High School honor roll for spring 2011 2nd quarter
We have a district of children who excel, try not to be such a mudmire, makes you sound jealous...
July 19, 2011 at 8:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Medical marijuana ban request spurs talk in Steamboat
I guess I am for what the law was meant for but seems to be flaunted. If we pass laws for medicinal use, then that is what it is for, not for legalized recreational use, if the law is passed for legalization for all use, more power to those who enjoy it. Yes, I see your point on the myriad of plant species in a particular order, had a duh factor moment when typing off the cuff. Thanks for the info on the baked goods, had to wonder as I have never tried and won't, definitely see the benefit over smoking. I had heard the person who owns the shop in OC is doing some research beyond smoking it and that is interesting as well. No offense taken if none is given. :)
April 7, 2011 at 10:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Medical marijuana ban request spurs talk in Steamboat
The original intent of the law was to HELP people medicinally, or at least that is what the voters were told. Those that chose to vote for it were either under the mistaken belief that it would be totally regulated to make sure that people who really needed it would get it or they were potheads who knew it would lead to lax regulations that would permit them to pull a little wool to get a permit to "legally" get stoned. I did not vote for it because there are prescription medications that have the chemicals from pot that take care of the nausea from chemo and many choices in the already legal realm that can take care of almost all maladies-almost all, I stress! If someone had just come out with a vote to make pot legal like alcohol it might not have passed so this was the way for stoners to get their way. I think it should be made legal for anyone over 21 and be regulated just like alcohol, that way those who need it medicinally can get it and those that want to use it recreationally can get it too. Let anyone who wants to, grow it. Why shouldn't people who need it not grow their own? Why do they need 500 different strains? Do brownies laced with pot really do anything? (just curious because I really don't know) And what does a candle with the oil do?
I remember when I was approached to sign a petition to legalize pot and when I said no, the guy said "Don't you think the people of Colorado should be able to vote on whether to allow pot to be legal or not?" And I said, "Yes I do, and that is how I am letting you know that I don't believe it should be legal, by not signing your petition." I stand by that choice, but it was mine and other people made their choices. And now here is the however; people who voted for it because they believed it would really be for medicinal use as stated were made a fool of, and that is the problem with Aloha's, they are making a total mockery of the intent of the medicinal marijuana law. How can they blame people for now getting upset with the whole thing?
Wait...I just stubbed my toe, think I'll go get my permit, shouldn't be difficult...
April 7, 2011 at 7:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat Springs School Board discusses possible staff cuts
Do you even know what the reserve fund is for? The school district doesn't recieve it's money until after October count. The reserve fund pays the bills, salaries, etc. until that money comes in. Simplistically, it's like saving money from your paycheck in the middle of April to cover your rent at the beginning of May. It isn't a hard concept but seems to not be well understood. The budget isn't a secret to anyone who really wants to know!
March 16, 2010 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Should the city expand its urban growth boundary to enable development on the north side of Emerald Mountain?
People like to visit here for it's small town atmosphere-that is slowly going away-same thing happened to Ouray. Growth and development isn't always a good thing
July 10, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Experts give tips on helping Spanish-speaking workers
I think it is selfish and inconsiderate to live in a country and not speak the language that is common. I would not expect any other country to do this for me. When I go to another country with a different language, just to visit, I learn as much as I can to make myself understood, these days most places have English as a second language, but actually like you to have at least made an effort to know their language. I don't think it is too much to ask for someone with Spanish as a primary language learn some English to make themselves understood, especially if they are going to live here. And...press one to continue in English? That's the one that really gets me!
June 30, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Should the city crack down on illegal secondary residential units in the wake of David Engle's death?
Aren't there enough other things in the world to worry about than if someone has a second residence on their own property? Granted, safety should be first and formost if someone allows this on their own property. If it doesn't inconveniece the neighbors (parking, loud parties, animal issues) then it shouldn't be a problem. There is enough government control of our freedoms already.
June 27, 2008 at 8:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Administrator raises approved
mtnwarlock-still glad you didn't run? :)
June 25, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )