A Few Random Thoughts
It was an good week for news.
Cokinos served over 20 years as a city councilman, and he has an extraordinary family.
His brothers served in leadership rolls.
One is a WWII General, another is a former county commissioner.
Although Andrew probably should have given up his city council seat earlier because of health reasons, I don't think that's a decision that would be easy for anyone to make... especially someone for someone who seems to be a natural leader.
There was a lot in the news community going on behind the scenes with the pain management clinics.
This is a story I started working on in February when my mother had to quit her job because one of the clinics opened shop next door to the store where she worked. I am so glad to see the damn things getting some grief from the feds. The clinics may have cost my mom a good job, but they have cost a lot of people their lives. I look forward to the day they close their doors for good (if that day is coming.)
For me personally, the lesson of the week came from watching the magic worked by county appraisers.
My wife and I bought a home four years ago for $60-thousand.
It was in mint condition when we bought the thing.
Now, after years of wear from six kids, two dogs and two adults, the county says my house is worth $77-thousand dollars.
Behold, the magic that only a county official can work.
I have filed a protest, but the vibe I'm getting now is that no fountain of truth I can turn on can overpower the magic of the county auditor.
I just wish I could find a real estate agent that could get me what the county says the property is worth.
Some of the highlights include:
- Pain Management clinics finally busted
- Death of Councilman Cokinos
- Port Arthur man on the loose with TB
- Orange County tax appraisal protests are due Friday
- More flack over the May elections
- Jeff Co. Sheriff's negotiate pay issues
Cokinos served over 20 years as a city councilman, and he has an extraordinary family.
His brothers served in leadership rolls.
One is a WWII General, another is a former county commissioner.
Although Andrew probably should have given up his city council seat earlier because of health reasons, I don't think that's a decision that would be easy for anyone to make... especially someone for someone who seems to be a natural leader.
There was a lot in the news community going on behind the scenes with the pain management clinics.
This is a story I started working on in February when my mother had to quit her job because one of the clinics opened shop next door to the store where she worked. I am so glad to see the damn things getting some grief from the feds. The clinics may have cost my mom a good job, but they have cost a lot of people their lives. I look forward to the day they close their doors for good (if that day is coming.)
For me personally, the lesson of the week came from watching the magic worked by county appraisers.
My wife and I bought a home four years ago for $60-thousand.
It was in mint condition when we bought the thing.
Now, after years of wear from six kids, two dogs and two adults, the county says my house is worth $77-thousand dollars.
Behold, the magic that only a county official can work.
I have filed a protest, but the vibe I'm getting now is that no fountain of truth I can turn on can overpower the magic of the county auditor.
I just wish I could find a real estate agent that could get me what the county says the property is worth.
posted by David Ingram at 3:31 AM
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