Chamber leader resigns to take San Rafael post

Let's just say if the VPOA weren't such a greedy bunch of vampires and there was a redistribution of wages we could all get along. Unless and until your cries of "babiiiiiies will die!!!" and shaking down the elderly fall on deaf ears.

As for Wells & Geist leaving (though heard Rich got fired before he retired), good riddance!

These are positive changes along with getting rid of Riley and Henke.

what did you expect from me?
we will get our raises, and you will have a semi-safe environment.
win, win, eh?
thank you, vallejo!!!

ged moron wrote:

what did you expect from me?
we will get our raises, and you will have a semi-safe environment.
win, win, eh?
thank you, vallejo!!!

You're welcome!!!! Hit the bricks!

Shay58 wrote:

<quoted text>You're welcome!!!! Hit the bricks!

shay, no one is going anywhere. having the respect of or caring about the community is not in the job description, for any job in the city!!
and get this, you can't do anything about it!!
damn! that must be frustrating!!!

ged moron wrote:

<quoted text>shay, no one is going anywhere. having the respect of or caring about the community is not in the job description, for any job in the city!!
and get this, you can't do anything about it!!
damn! that must be frustrating!!!

You ARE a ged moron.

Shay = racist.

I hope you will be taking your sidekick puppet Rich Geist with you.

Shay58 wrote:

<quoted text>You ARE a ged moron.

it's great, i tell ya'! barely literate and making the big, big, big, money thanks to the generosity of the vallejo taxpaying public!!
(well, maybe not you)
thank you vallejo!!!!
keep it comin'!!!!

ged moron wrote:

<quoted text>it's great, i tell ya'! barely literate and making the big, big, big, money thanks to the generosity of the vallejo taxpaying public!!
(well, maybe not you)
thank you vallejo!!!!
keep it comin'!!!!

Yeah, and as you will surely attest, there is a high price to pay that goes along with that beefy salary. BTW, how's your blood pressure?

How does this start with CoC and end up at the same old arguement about about cops and their salaries. It should be about development in the City. The CoC does need to kick up their efforts and maybe the need to clean house. So should the Vistors Bureau and the Empress. These three areas have an obligation for actions to benefit the City and the Community. Why don't you spend some time asking questions to the right people. Speak up at Council meetings. Be specific, use examples, understand the process, DON'T act like Sam K, but ask for accountability.

I agree with Oh Brother ' stop making this about things it is not. Do you all know the Chamber is not a policy making organization for the city but more of a voice to city leaders regarding policy. We need leadership that will fight the crazy rules in city hall that turns business opportunities away because they want to save the water ways along Wilson Avenue or continue to focus on Renovating Downtown. I am in my 40s and they have been renovating as long as I can ever remeber. We are in very tough economic times so look at opportunities to improve such as making various organizations like the Chamber, VCVB, Film all one organization and anticipate the employees to seriously work.

Opportunity esist wrote:

I agree with Oh Brother ' stop making this about things it is not. Do you all know the Chamber is not a policy making organization for the city but more of a voice to city leaders regarding policy. We need leadership that will fight the crazy rules in city hall that turns business opportunities away because they want to save the water ways along Wilson Avenue or continue to focus on Renovating Downtown. I am in my 40s and they have been renovating as long as I can ever remeber. We are in very tough economic times so look at opportunities to improve such as making various organizations like the Chamber, VCVB, Film all one organization and anticipate the employees to seriously work.

i wish the city would suspend funding to the cvb.
what conventions? visit what?
hope they dump that stupid idea of signs to lure unsuspecting visitors to a high crime area.
no way, no how!!

Many positive groups and revenue do come from the VCVB efforts. During these difficult economic times i think we need to consolidate and not tax the business owners more who eventually pass it onto the potential customers who then choose to go to other citys. Much of what the VCVB does goes with minimal apperant benefits while Chamber is more upfront. Combining the two can increase revenues, have more buy in by all and reduce staff. We all must work harder during these tough times.

visit napa ok wrote:

<quoted text>i wish the city would suspend funding to the cvb.
what conventions? visit what?
hope they dump that stupid idea of signs to lure unsuspecting visitors to a high crime area.
no way, no how!!

The City doesn't give money or fund the visitors bureau... but they are useless.... they all should be thrown out on their butts

Opportunity esist wrote:

Many positive groups and revenue do come from the VCVB efforts. During these difficult economic times i think we need to consolidate and not tax the business owners more who eventually pass it onto the potential customers who then choose to go to other citys. Much of what the VCVB does goes with minimal apperant benefits while Chamber is more upfront. Combining the two can increase revenues, have more buy in by all and reduce staff. We all must work harder during these tough times.

The were combined but the VB broke away. Members of the Chamber pay dues to belong... but they too are as ineffective as VB. CoC's in other communities are vibrant in their zest to bring and support community businesses.