Response to a “Letter to the Editor” in The Inde on 5/21/09

In reference to a letter questioning my grasp of facts…

For the sake of including “all of the facts”, the writer probably should have stated that he is a former employee of our schools whose position was eliminated. The facts surrounding his hiring and the subsequent elimination of his position are part of an ongoing investigation by the State Ethics Commission.

To statements surrounding W.H.S. boiler problems, I am well aware that some local subcontractors were used. The fact that was overlooked concerning the use of subs is that the company awarded the boiler contract then and now- isn’t even in the boiler business! Does anyone truly believe that competitive bidding, direct hiring of local contractors and the elimination of a middle man’s cut wouldn’t drive down taxpayer’s cost?

Other statements concerning park land issues also ignored some important facts. Firstly, Eagles Park was developed with $1.2 million donated by local organizations and individuals for facilities used by our Schools. In addition, the Park and Rec. tax we all pay was designed to maintain “all” city park land; that used by our schools, as well as, the general public. Did you ever wonder why the School Board appoints 2 of the 5 Park and Rec. Board members? Do you not find it disturbing that the Mayor of our City would offer to sell our Schools park land already purchased and developed by our citizens… having them pay for it a second time?

In order to avoid further misinformation by those with personal agendas and maintain an open dialogue on School and Community issues, I have set up a Blog at marshallweinberg.com. My hope is that this sharing of information, combined with the fact finding efforts of our local media and State Ethics Commission, will foster an environment of positive change.

Marshall Weinberg

Massillon City School Board Member

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1 Response for “Response to a “Letter to the Editor” in The Inde on 5/21/09”

  1. oppopundoge says:

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