Brennan and Jennings finally dropped their pathetic lawsuit after we forced them to face the public. This is what happens when Honesdale residents refuse to let arrogant politicians play games with our local government. We won this round, but stay sharp because we are watching to see if Pisano keeps …
April 22, 2018
Final supporters
UPDATE >> This petition now reflects important changes. The PEOPLE of Honesdale (including all of you who've signed this petition already) don't like being bullied and decided to change this story. A distraction'ary tale about certain community members trying to divide us has been flipped upside down. A new story of local empowerment and civic engagement is being told. Many folks attended and spoke out against these non-neighborly actions at a H'dale Borough Council meeting on March 12, 2018. Less than 24 hours later, this frivolous lawsuit was amended. Council members Brennan and Jennings removed themselves as plaintiffs. Participation in local government, in all ways, shapes, and forms can make a difference. Elected officials do NOT sit high and untouchable above the public. They represent the people. Power to the people. << UPDATE
Honesdale Borough Council members James Brennan Jr. and Robert Jennings filed suit against the council they're members of (THEY HAVE SINCE REMOVED THEMSELVES FROM THE LAWSUIT, GREAT JOB EVERYBODY!) They've done this with and in support of former council member Juanita Pisano (WHO IS NOW SUING COUNCIL SOLO.) See original article here >> http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/lawsuit-challenge...
The belief is that Pisano (who received a 3 to 3, tie vote) should have filled a vacancy on Borough Council instead of another candidate who received a majority (4 to 2) vote and was subsequently appointed. There may also be an enjoyment of tossing away of public resources and time in defense of this lawsuit at hand. On the surface, the lawsuit is about rules of order but it seems more personal**.
This seems fishy. Perhaps even petty, competitive, self-serving, lame, and not in the public interest. Honesdale Borough HAS ALREADY expend unnecessary legal funds in defense of this lawsuit and that's an offensive notion.
Do you like to build things up instead of tearing things down? Are you connected to Honesdale by residency, economics, tax payments, or a love of place that litigious neighbors don't share?
Sign this petition if you think JUANITA PISANO should go to the corner for bad behavior and should drop this lawsuit. JAMES BRENNAN AND ROBERT JENNINGS GOT THE MESSAGE BUT WE AND VOTERS SHOULD REMEMBER THAT THEY BROUGHT US HERE TO BEGIN WITH.
Full disclosure, a letter to the editor in reply to the news link at the top was penned by this petition's author and can be found here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rcj4H598hMEI2Dbjx... AND text version of words delivered during public comment at the March 12, 2018 H'dale Borough Council Meeting can be found here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6YIo5Djlxi3ozU_d...
**Raw audio from the meeting to appoint a new council member reveals the following, directly after Councilor Canfield voted Yes to the Rivera nomination. The roll call vote proceeded to Councilor Brennan.**
- Councilor Brennan: "Wait this is a vote for?"
- Borough Secretary: "Travis Rivera."
- Councilor Brennan: "(low volume speaking, then) if you wanna change your vote. The vote is No."
- Councilor Canfield: "No. I'll vote Yes."
- Councilor Brennan: "Why him? (followed by low volume speaking)"
- Councilor Canfield: "Mr. Brennan, I voted Yes."
Updates
March 12, 2018
Brennan and Jennings finally tucked tail and ran because they felt the heat from this campaign. This isn't over while Pisano keeps wasting our tax dollars on her pathetic vendetta against the council. Keep the pressure on these people until they drop this entire garbage suit.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2018
28 Comments
Rivera ran a campaign on downtown beautification and was on the ballot in the primary and general election, receiving sufficient votes to earn a place on the council... had one of the plantiffs not occupied two spots on the ballot. Instead of wasting time and resources infighting, let's focus on progress, like more flowerbeds, for downtown Honesdale and its positive impact on our surrounding townships.
Without any malice towards plaintiffs, it seems counter-productive and unfounded. Rivera is highly motivated to serve for the good of Honesdale. Can't see a good outcome in any way by this potentially expensive suit. Let's move forward and give Rivera the chance to do good, as it seems evident he's earned it. Hope the plaintiffs rescind their suit with grace in the interest of fairness and the town as a whole.
In any form of management you should always approach any decision making with a holistic view of the whole of the Cummings and it's long term future in mind. Does suing better the community now, tomorrow or years down the road? Does it improve the function of the council? What does it achieve, if anything at all?!How much resources does this course of action require and how much resources will it produce? So, without thinking on this issue in an ethical or personal way, but just simply pragmatic, it does nothing but damage!
I don't understand why a lawsuit was filed nor do I want my tax dollars paying for it. Stop filing these frivolous lawsuits. Let the guy serve his term and run your candidate next time. This is absurd.
If this wasn't so absurd it would be laughable. This is just one example of why Honesdale borough is so financially distressed that they have resorted to issuing parking tickets on Saturdays. We need more individuals like Travis on the council to right this listing ship. In the meantime these 3 individuals, while not moving the borough forward, are providing an incentive to read the local paper! The Honesdale borough council meetings should be made into a reality tv series.
Ridiculous sour grapes. Drop the lawsuit
U older members need to step down n let new members have a seat. Drop the unnecessary lawsuit!
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Brennan and Jennings finally dropped their pathetic lawsuit after we forced them to face the public. This is what happens when Honesdale residents refuse to let arrogant politicians play games with our local government. We won this round, but stay sharp because we are watching to see if Pisano keeps …
April 22, 2018
Final supporters
UPDATE >> This petition now reflects important changes. The PEOPLE of Honesdale (including all of you who've signed this petition already) don't like being bullied and decided to change this story. A distraction'ary tale about certain community members trying to divide us has been flipped upside down. A new story of local empowerment and civic engagement is being told. Many folks attended and spoke out against these non-neighborly actions at a H'dale Borough Council meeting on March 12, 2018. Less than 24 hours later, this frivolous lawsuit was amended. Council members Brennan and Jennings removed themselves as plaintiffs. Participation in local government, in all ways, shapes, and forms can make a difference. Elected officials do NOT sit high and untouchable above the public. They represent the people. Power to the people. << UPDATE
Honesdale Borough Council members James Brennan Jr. and Robert Jennings filed suit against the council they're members of (THEY HAVE SINCE REMOVED THEMSELVES FROM THE LAWSUIT, GREAT JOB EVERYBODY!) They've done this with and in support of former council member Juanita Pisano (WHO IS NOW SUING COUNCIL SOLO.) See original article here >> http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/lawsuit-challenge...
The belief is that Pisano (who received a 3 to 3, tie vote) should have filled a vacancy on Borough Council instead of another candidate who received a majority (4 to 2) vote and was subsequently appointed. There may also be an enjoyment of tossing away of public resources and time in defense of this lawsuit at hand. On the surface, the lawsuit is about rules of order but it seems more personal**.
This seems fishy. Perhaps even petty, competitive, self-serving, lame, and not in the public interest. Honesdale Borough HAS ALREADY expend unnecessary legal funds in defense of this lawsuit and that's an offensive notion.
Do you like to build things up instead of tearing things down? Are you connected to Honesdale by residency, economics, tax payments, or a love of place that litigious neighbors don't share?
Sign this petition if you think JUANITA PISANO should go to the corner for bad behavior and should drop this lawsuit. JAMES BRENNAN AND ROBERT JENNINGS GOT THE MESSAGE BUT WE AND VOTERS SHOULD REMEMBER THAT THEY BROUGHT US HERE TO BEGIN WITH.
Full disclosure, a letter to the editor in reply to the news link at the top was penned by this petition's author and can be found here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rcj4H598hMEI2Dbjx... AND text version of words delivered during public comment at the March 12, 2018 H'dale Borough Council Meeting can be found here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6YIo5Djlxi3ozU_d...
**Raw audio from the meeting to appoint a new council member reveals the following, directly after Councilor Canfield voted Yes to the Rivera nomination. The roll call vote proceeded to Councilor Brennan.**
- Councilor Brennan: "Wait this is a vote for?"
- Borough Secretary: "Travis Rivera."
- Councilor Brennan: "(low volume speaking, then) if you wanna change your vote. The vote is No."
- Councilor Canfield: "No. I'll vote Yes."
- Councilor Brennan: "Why him? (followed by low volume speaking)"
- Councilor Canfield: "Mr. Brennan, I voted Yes."
Updates
March 12, 2018
Brennan and Jennings finally tucked tail and ran because they felt the heat from this campaign. This isn't over while Pisano keeps wasting our tax dollars on her pathetic vendetta against the council. Keep the pressure on these people until they drop this entire garbage suit.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2018
28 Comments
While not a Honesdale resident I can look at the facts a little more dispassionately. It is indeed a great disservice to Honesdale by the plaintiffs to sue for a cause against a candidate who won fairly because they are not happy with the outcome. Small town pettiness at its apex. Appears like Old power having difficulty adapting to the present and future.
Rivera ran a campaign on downtown beautification and was on the ballot in the primary and general election, receiving sufficient votes to earn a place on the council... had one of the plantiffs not occupied two spots on the ballot. Instead of wasting time and resources infighting, let's focus on progress, like more flowerbeds, for downtown Honesdale and its positive impact on our surrounding townships.
Without any malice towards plaintiffs, it seems counter-productive and unfounded. Rivera is highly motivated to serve for the good of Honesdale. Can't see a good outcome in any way by this potentially expensive suit. Let's move forward and give Rivera the chance to do good, as it seems evident he's earned it. Hope the plaintiffs rescind their suit with grace in the interest of fairness and the town as a whole.
In any form of management you should always approach any decision making with a holistic view of the whole of the Cummings and it's long term future in mind. Does suing better the community now, tomorrow or years down the road? Does it improve the function of the council? What does it achieve, if anything at all?!How much resources does this course of action require and how much resources will it produce? So, without thinking on this issue in an ethical or personal way, but just simply pragmatic, it does nothing but damage!
I don't understand why a lawsuit was filed nor do I want my tax dollars paying for it. Stop filing these frivolous lawsuits. Let the guy serve his term and run your candidate next time. This is absurd.
If this wasn't so absurd it would be laughable. This is just one example of why Honesdale borough is so financially distressed that they have resorted to issuing parking tickets on Saturdays. We need more individuals like Travis on the council to right this listing ship. In the meantime these 3 individuals, while not moving the borough forward, are providing an incentive to read the local paper! The Honesdale borough council meetings should be made into a reality tv series.
Ridiculous sour grapes. Drop the lawsuit
U older members need to step down n let new members have a seat. Drop the unnecessary lawsuit!
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While not a Honesdale resident I can look at the facts a little more dispassionately. It is indeed a great disservice to Honesdale by the plaintiffs to sue for a cause against a candidate who won fairly because they are not happy with the outcome. Small town pettiness at its apex. Appears like Old power having difficulty adapting to the present and future.