tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.comments2023-06-17T03:34:15.514-04:00the Other 35 PercentCary Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069869511368628929noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-9395139873663541772011-04-15T14:27:35.070-04:002011-04-15T14:27:35.070-04:00Brian P Murphy
The vacant property law got a bad ...Brian P Murphy<br /><br />The vacant property law got a bad name because of the many horror stories of unjust and negligent enforcement that it created. An older couple had a house for many years with a side yard that was a separate lot. It was assessed as "vacant" even though there was a barbecue fireplace, patio and outdoor furniture. Their story about getting the runaround from their government would make anyone grind their teeth and clench their fists. Finally they had to hire a lawyer and spend a lot of money to get things squared away.<br /><br />There are many, may worse stories than this. It was a bad law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-85966512750695086182011-02-18T07:00:27.767-05:002011-02-18T07:00:27.767-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515309676650321038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-49571389470821212752011-02-01T17:45:25.090-05:002011-02-01T17:45:25.090-05:00Noooooooooooooooooooooo!Noooooooooooooooooooooo!Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10618782697180301180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-53799455142875483782011-02-01T11:25:39.668-05:002011-02-01T11:25:39.668-05:00is darnstown near washinton?is darnstown near washinton?Richard Laymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765521217875752850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-6487418081071180912011-01-04T08:57:10.419-05:002011-01-04T08:57:10.419-05:00Good post Cary. The Washington Post are certainly...Good post Cary. The Washington Post are certainly missing the point here. <br /><br />Where could Mt. Vernon Square end up in the redistricting? I imagine Jack would be quite happy to see you in a different ward!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-61949165189828202992011-01-03T21:33:45.990-05:002011-01-03T21:33:45.990-05:00Good for Jack. He has done Ward 2 well and deserv...Good for Jack. He has done Ward 2 well and deserves all he gets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-1010619742882960572010-11-06T15:58:52.257-04:002010-11-06T15:58:52.257-04:00Come on! Gray won and give credit where credit is ...Come on! Gray won and give credit where credit is due. And if there are a million write-ins, the Post would have to make note of every write-in candidate to be fair and balanced. Carlos Allen was on the ticket. Be realistic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-45281333089238918322010-11-04T10:40:59.799-04:002010-11-04T10:40:59.799-04:00Yep. Were they just lazy over at The Post? Watchin...Yep. Were they just lazy over at The Post? Watching the national returns and paying no attention?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-89811447810971613112010-11-03T08:57:09.498-04:002010-11-03T08:57:09.498-04:00Nonpolitical, I agree with you. My point is not t...Nonpolitical, I agree with you. My point is not that the position would be nonpolitical, an appointed position would be better on that consideration, but that there would be more checks and balances, and accountability. Since the position has become highly political even as an appointed one, it would seem this is largely beneficial. Assuming Congress allows the new law to go into effect, we'll see how it works in 2015.Cary Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069869511368628929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-1994217874133544282010-11-02T22:36:39.611-04:002010-11-02T22:36:39.611-04:00I don't see how this would encourage apolitica...I don't see how this would encourage apolitical behaviour. It would likely separate them from influence by current elected officials, however they would be bound by the same political forces that bound the council and mayor.<br /><br />Prosecute teen violence too aggressively and you risk peeving off too many parents, relatives, and others connected with those 'good, but misguided children'.<br /><br />Churches with their base remain untouchable, as do large developers.<br /><br />I would like to think that an elected AG would result in someone who prosecutes regardless of political consequences, however I don't see that happening. I also don't have faith in the mayor to appoint someone truly independent.nonpolitical?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-13086741949614032132010-11-02T15:45:52.933-04:002010-11-02T15:45:52.933-04:00You are correct. Vote YES on Amendment IV. For m...You are correct. Vote YES on Amendment IV. For more information visit http://yeasondc4.comYes On Amendment Four Committeehttp://www.yeson4dc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-46125136404125052042010-10-26T17:14:34.012-04:002010-10-26T17:14:34.012-04:00I can't believe there is only one "viable...I can't believe there is only one "viable" bidder. Sounds completely rigged to me. Can't the Fenty Administration punt this over to next calendar year or are they so eager to close the deal with Cana? And if so, why?DC taxpayernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-75500150741722852852010-10-22T16:52:10.090-04:002010-10-22T16:52:10.090-04:00why would a hotel require less demolition than a s...why would a hotel require less demolition than a school?CCCA Prezhttp://wwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-76734645599983374062010-10-22T15:29:19.146-04:002010-10-22T15:29:19.146-04:00hmm the last time they put it out for bid, the one...hmm the last time they put it out for bid, the one they deemed plausible was a hotel which included a culinary school component. intriguing...could make a good compromise? An educational use that generates tax revenue...sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462071771806237417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-10865063058819237602010-10-22T15:14:26.850-04:002010-10-22T15:14:26.850-04:00Its a tough situation and the price tag for fixing...Its a tough situation and the price tag for fixing the place properly is really really high. whatever happens it should be put out for public bid, not just turned over to a favored developer with some sweet tax breaks. public process and let the taxpayers get their money's worth. This building is special and any option that lets it rot with substandard or no use is not good imho.sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462071771806237417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-20967874361570415212010-10-22T12:21:39.642-04:002010-10-22T12:21:39.642-04:00Campaign literature, or any other type of flier, s...Campaign literature, or any other type of flier, should technically be placed in or under a door, or on a fence or gate - since mailboxes are only for mail sent with a stamp through USPS, as NJ Ave Resident said. Of course, I would think most people (as well as the U.S. government) would consider someone thumbing through a mailbox and removing material as a much more serious offense. NJ Ave Resident is also correct that there is no trespass for coming into someone's front yard because, for most houses in DC, the area from the facade to the sidewalk, even if fenced and seemingly private, is public property (known as "parking" as in the area where people parked their horses in the olden days). <br /><br />In addition to the federal offense of tampering with someone's mail, removing campaign literature is a violation of District election law, as per D.C. Code 1-1001.14, though it appears that the D.C. fine is just $100 (this could be multiplied by each flier taken):<br /><br />(b-1) (1) A person who, during the period beginning 30 days before any election or referendum, initiative, or recall and ending 4 days after the election, referendum, initiative, or recall, intentionally removes, defaces, damages, or destroys any lawfully placed billboard, poster, sign, or other material relating to any candidate for election for any office or to a referendum, initiative, or recall, shall be subject to imposition of civil fines, penalties, and fees for a civil infraction pursuant to § 2-1801.01 et seq. <br /> <br /> (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be fined not more than $100.Cary Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069869511368628929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-985548292330058952010-10-22T11:09:58.424-04:002010-10-22T11:09:58.424-04:00Correction - the meeting is being sponsored by DMP...Correction - the meeting is being sponsored by DMPED, not the Council.<br /><br />Because of the historic nature of the building, a school will not work, as it would require too much demolition and reconstruction.<br /><br />We have to make tough decisions here. If we want to fund the programs that everyone is going to freak out about cutting (ie social services and education), we have to think about how to bring in more property tax.<br /><br />Can't have it all, I'm afraid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-626518638944076372010-10-22T00:41:57.303-04:002010-10-22T00:41:57.303-04:00I haven't tasted one of the cards left at my d...I haven't tasted one of the cards left at my door, but it's certainly eye catching, iconic and kinda funny given who's supposedly depicted under all that clown makeup. Depending on what Nov 3 looks like, it might even prove to be effective.Queen o' Spadesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-10027332129091499522010-10-21T10:49:32.076-04:002010-10-21T10:49:32.076-04:00I don't think it's legal to distribute lit...I don't think it's legal to distribute literature except by handing it to someone or by paying postage and sending it (can't even stick it in a mailbox at a house) and therefore it may be considered "picking up trash" in the eyes of the court. Additionally the front yards in most of the downtown part of the city are city property with right of way access priority for the homeowner so I don't think it's trespassing either... I'm not a fan of the accused I promise, I'm just passing on what I know about these kinds of things.NJ Ave Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-76310810710268498262010-10-21T08:35:59.994-04:002010-10-21T08:35:59.994-04:00It's definitely illegal to steal your opponent...It's definitely illegal to steal your opponent's campaign signs. Does anybody know if it's also illegal to steal campaign related literature that's not put out by one of the candidates?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-55963618003270355692010-10-20T11:16:06.358-04:002010-10-20T11:16:06.358-04:00I'm about to start some renovations on my own ...I'm about to start some renovations on my own property. How do I get the same deal that Shiloh does?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-58544863888052418472010-10-12T15:33:56.969-04:002010-10-12T15:33:56.969-04:00As Of October 1st, 2010, a new, well-written set o...As Of October 1st, 2010, a new, well-written set of rules have been put into effect. While not addressing all of the concerns mentioned above, it did allow for a certain streamline process for declaring a property 'Vacant' and determining if it is 'Blighted', while still allowing the occasional hardship appeal.<br /><br />It doesn't cover vacant lots, though. Should it? There seems to be arguments for both sides.#1HillAgenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059969813397259711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-4647642028076690512010-09-23T23:17:17.638-04:002010-09-23T23:17:17.638-04:00right the district is so mismanaged they cannot ma...right the district is so mismanaged they cannot manage to get city vehicles registered on a yearly basis. And why should they become a landowner? so that they can tax improperly? So that they can steal from the coffers? DC is a national park in its self. Time to take it back and bulldoze the whole damn cespool and start over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-2056521445015210722010-09-23T15:58:21.558-04:002010-09-23T15:58:21.558-04:00i can't believe I read this...the Distirct can...i can't believe I read this...the Distirct cant even get itself plowed out of a snowstorm....I'll NEVER forget certian streets having one or two lanes bloscked with snow for WEEKS after the snowstorm...while folks working in NY city reported the same had been cleard from their streets with dumptrucks....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4319205560371412819.post-91883362568907702922010-09-22T07:01:00.411-04:002010-09-22T07:01:00.411-04:00i'm not sorry for my reliance on facts. i'...i'm not sorry for my reliance on facts. i'm done talking to you.IMGophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389077782536090328noreply@blogger.com