Eric Adams - Mayor of New York City, Part 4

Gary Cox2 said:Look, the guy works for the city administration. You can't just fire someone just because they happen to be her brother. Him being appointed doesn't mean squat. People always claim the Mayor hand-picked "Person X" for "Project Y," but honestly? It’s barely even interesting news since he's just the brother of that fat lady. There isn't actually anything shady or wrong going on here.

PS, at least the guy has a job.

I wouldn't say that. That guy—the one connected to a criminal—is most likely one of those hundreds of political appointees Eric Adams keeps bringing up when talking about people who should have been let go. Instead of being rewarded, he's just staying put. In my book, if someone gets a gig because their sister or mother pulled some strings, they should probably just get a pink slip. Like, why not just go back to working at his sister's private firm? Oh, wait...

Alright, so they can't just fire him, but why was he even picked to lead this project? Honestly, I highly doubt he’s actually the best guy for the job lol

Charles Carter4 said:I wouldn't say that. That guy—the one connected to a criminal—is most likely one of those hundreds of political appointees Eric Adams keeps bringing up when talking about people who should have been let go. Instead of being rewarded, he's just staying put. In my book, if someone gets a gig because their sister or mother pulled some strings, they should probably just get a pink slip. Like, why not just go back to working at his sister's private firm? Oh, wait...

Why on earth would you think this is some kind of reward? Just because he was named project manager? So what?
Plenty of random people get appointed as project managers without seeing a single dime extra from it.
I don't get why anyone thinks this is controversial. He got the title. That's it.
That's how the system works. If he wasn't officially appointed but was still running the whole show, would that be "okay" with you?

Anthony Bennett87 said:Alright, so they can't just fire him, but why was he even picked to lead this project? Honestly, I highly doubt he’s actually the best guy for the job lol

Why wouldn't he be? It's not like he has some magical superpower.

Being named a project manager isn't exactly winning an Oscar. Seriously. It's not even a big deal. Nobody actually cares about this stuff.

Except for the media, obviously—and they're only making noise because his sister is that failed, overweight socialite.

Charles Carter4 said:I wouldn't say that. That guy—the one connected to a criminal—is most likely one of those hundreds of political appointees Eric Adams keeps bringing up when talking about people who should have been let go. Instead of being rewarded, he's just staying put. In my book, if someone gets a gig because their sister or mother pulled some strings, they should probably just get a pink slip. Like, why not just go back to working at his sister's private firm? Oh, wait...

This was all whispered about long before it became official, much like everything else in this town. That's why seeing this news hit the boards two days ago didn't catch me off guard at all. And hey, who knows? Maybe he really is a top-tier expert, just like his sister. After all, Andrej Plenković couldn't stop singing her praises, calling her the absolute gold standard when it comes to managing European Union funds. 😍

To be fair, though, if memory serves, TT never actually promised a massive wave of layoffs. I can't quite wrap my head around why those lists were even circulated if they didn't include the high-level, redundant executives and such. It remains entirely unclear why there isn't any actual restructuring happening, other than the superficial merging of offices or whatever bureaucratic reorganization they want to call it.

Well, I wasn't dreaming after all. Project Vesna is one thing—people claim absolutely nothing is happening there—but without even a single sign posted they’re already tearing up the intersection at Okićka-Bosiljevska. The heavy construction is moving so fast it’s actually left the locals stunned. There is zero space there, and frankly, it’s just more of the same old devastation.
Then you have Dubrava Avenue, where this nightmare of a building has been crawling toward completion for three years now. It’s the same spot where the late Dragec used to live; he was a man who would wander the roundabout in nothing but his skin, even in the dead of winter, turning down offers from local thugs who tried to push an apartment on him. My impression is that they have maybe three workers on-site whenever they feel like showing up. No signage, no transparency, nothing.

Has the new administration passed some kind of decree exempting them from posting basic project details and permit numbers? Or has the building inspectorate simply ceased to exist?

Gary Cox2 said:Why on earth would you think this is some kind of reward? Just because he was named project manager? So what?
Plenty of random people get appointed as project managers without seeing a single dime extra from it.
I don't get why anyone thinks this is controversial. He got the title. That's it.
That's how the system works. If he wasn't officially appointed but was still running the whole show, would that be "okay" with you?

Why wouldn't he be? It's not like he has some magical superpower.

Being named a project manager isn't exactly winning an Oscar. Seriously. It's not even a big deal. Nobody actually cares about this stuff.

Except for the media, obviously—and they're only making noise because his sister is that failed, overweight socialite.

I just hope this NYC official takes managing this project more seriously, so we don't end up with another disaster like the activity on the Sava.

Sam Wright21 said:Well, I wasn't dreaming after all. Project Vesna is one thing—people claim absolutely nothing is happening there—but without even a single sign posted they’re already tearing up the intersection at Okićka-Bosiljevska. The heavy construction is moving so fast it’s actually left the locals stunned. There is zero space there, and frankly, it’s just more of the same old devastation.
Then you have Dubrava Avenue, where this nightmare of a building has been crawling toward completion for three years now. It’s the same spot where the late Dragec used to live; he was a man who would wander the roundabout in nothing but his skin, even in the dead of winter, turning down offers from local thugs who tried to push an apartment on him. My impression is that they have maybe three workers on-site whenever they feel like showing up. No signage, no transparency, nothing.

Has the new administration passed some kind of decree exempting them from posting basic project details and permit numbers? Or has the building inspectorate simply ceased to exist?

Now THAT was a real stoic, not this little punk in cheap sneakers posing for photos with the big shots.

Let’s be honest, Drake has practically achieved legendary status at this point.

Ficifiric was just playing the part of the stoic—and quite convincingly, I must admit—but only when there were campaign votes on the line.

Now, he’s out here claiming: I’ll probably have popped some Praxiten before the hour is up.
I caught a clip of him on Meta, and it’s painfully obvious how much every dissenting opinion gets under his skin these days.

At this stage, those two pairs of sneakers are about the only redeeming quality he has left.

Gary Cox2 said:Why on earth would you think this is some kind of reward? Just because he was named project manager? So what?
Plenty of random people get appointed as project managers without seeing a single dime extra from it.
I don't get why anyone thinks this is controversial. He got the title. That's it.
That's how the system works. If he wasn't officially appointed but was still running the whole show, would that be "okay" with you?

Why wouldn't he be? It's not like he has some magical superpower.

Being named a project manager isn't exactly winning an Oscar. Seriously. It's not even a big deal. Nobody actually cares about this stuff.

Except for the media, obviously—and they're only making noise because his sister is that failed, overweight socialite.

They haven't been appointed as project manager; they are simply the city representative on the Council of Network Members.

And I don't see a project worth $3 million being anything remotely "extraordinary."

The propaganda machine keeps throwing out those low-effort baits—nothing but bottom-tier scraps—but people still scramble to be the first ones through the door... 😁

Sam Wright21 said:This was all whispered about long before it became official, much like everything else in this town. That's why seeing this news hit the boards two days ago didn't catch me off guard at all. And hey, who knows? Maybe he really is a top-tier expert, just like his sister. After all, Andrej Plenković couldn't stop singing her praises, calling her the absolute gold standard when it comes to managing European Union funds. 😍

To be fair, though, if memory serves, TT never actually promised a massive wave of layoffs. I can't quite wrap my head around why those lists were even circulated if they didn't include the high-level, redundant executives and such. It remains entirely unclear why there isn't any actual restructuring happening, other than the superficial merging of offices or whatever bureaucratic reorganization they want to call it.

Well, look at that—Eric Adams is actually getting things done.
Check this out, the latest news from just a couple of days ago:

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
Reference Number: UP/I-081-03/22-01/97
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Under the authority granted by Article 5, Section 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 8, Subsection 5 of the principles governing the internal structure and operations of municipal administrative bodies as outlined in the New York City Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, representing the City of New York, is acting in an official capacity. Regarding the subject matter Chris Ladešić The official notice regarding the termination of employment—it’s finally coming through.

RESOLUTION
[URegarding the dismissal. [/U]

Chris Ladešić, Law graduate here. It's being resolved. Effective July 11, 2022, this transition marks a move from the Assistant Director position (Category I, subcategory Senior Manager, Rank 2) within the Department of Administration and Property Affairs to a new role outside of its current organizational structure.

THE MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA

Milomir Bandić's appointee was finally removed from their leadership position by Eric Adams.

Eric Adams appointed him to the other leadership position at that same level.
A strategic reshuffle.

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
File Ref: UP/I-081-03/22-01/98
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 7, Subsection 4 of the Principles regarding the internal organization and operations of municipal administrative bodies as published in the Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, acting on behalf of the City of New York, hereby issues the following official decision regarding the appointment of Chris Ladešić.

REPLY

Chris Ladešić, I'm a lawyer. It’s being appointed, As of July 12, 2022, Assistant Director for Non-Profits (Category I, Senior Manager subcategory, Rank 2) within the Department of Non-Profit Organizations at the Department of Administration and Property Affairs.

MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA.

I?
What's the catch?
So, did TT finally realize that Milomir Bandić’s old crew actually knows how to get things done?
It feels like Eric Adams doesn't actually have any of his own people who know how to get things done, so he’s just stuck relying on the old crew left behind by Milomir Bandić.
Does TT actually have the legal authority to fire everyone Milomir Bandić left behind?

At the exact same time, Deputy Mayor Dolenc is out there pulling the trigger on a new street sweeper for $550,000. $0.00 $1,850 for a broomstick? You've got to be kidding me. $0.00 - excluding sales tax—we're looking at roughly 20,000 brooms if they actually settle the bill. $33 Man, if they actually pay them by... $17 It's not actually 30. Usually, if you're looking to pick them up at any of the trade shows, they go for around $40,000.

With just 40,000 street sweepers, New York City is supposed to be shining like a Christmas ornament.
Look, they’ve planned for 40,000 brooms over two years, not just one.
How many sanitation crews with those three-wheeled carts actually use birch brooms?
".....and alongside 30 new electric ones, we still have the mechanical vehicles, which number 296.
That brings the total to 330.
And if they need brooms for all that—we're talking 40,000 to 50,000.
That averages out to about 20,000 or maybe 25,000 brooms a year for 300 carts.
Honestly, this feels no different from how Milomir Bandić used to handle procurement.
It looks like each one is going to cost $50.

Just look at the price of a single birch broom—they aren't cheap:
So, try doing the math on how many tens of thousands of brooms you can get for $1.8 million at those prices.

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=...w98Wk1alyZeMWO

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=U&url= s2J8BJ_1cViydmCF

Am I just failing at basic math here? Because, seriously, I don't get it.

^^ isn't just an assistant anymore, they're full-blown sector heads now... Honestly, Rosada did a solid job with the restructuring. It used to be a total mess where you'd have three assistants crammed into one office—it was ridiculous. Now, it's one per department. Some people might claim nothing actually changed and it’s just slow packaging, but they're wrong. The pay scales are lower, which means fewer perks too. People were even getting so worked up about their slashed salaries that they started signing petitions; some folks saw their take-home pay drop by roughly $1.00. But look, Rosada pulled it off, and things are finally starting to look organized in the administration. I'm happy with it. It's not as complicated or layered as running New York City, let's be real.

Gingerina, you're being dramatic. Look, I get heated too—like when things go sideways with my crew at FedEx or some internal mess pops up—but I just chalk it up to being overwhelmed or clueless in the moment. I can be a lot of things, but a thief? A criminal? Not me.
I totally get feeling let down. I’ve been there, pissed off because someone didn't handle something exactly how I pictured it in my head, but damn, I would never, ever dream of stealing or being some kind of crook.

Harold Phillips54 said:Well, look at that—Eric Adams is actually getting things done.
Check this out, the latest news from just a couple of days ago:

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
Reference Number: UP/I-081-03/22-01/97
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Under the authority granted by Article 5, Section 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 8, Subsection 5 of the principles governing the internal structure and operations of municipal administrative bodies as outlined in the New York City Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, representing the City of New York, is acting in an official capacity. Regarding the subject matter Chris Ladešić The official notice regarding the termination of employment—it’s finally coming through.

RESOLUTION
[URegarding the dismissal. [/U]

Chris Ladešić, Law graduate here. It's being resolved. Effective July 11, 2022, this transition marks a move from the Assistant Director position (Category I, subcategory Senior Manager, Rank 2) within the Department of Administration and Property Affairs to a new role outside of its current organizational structure.

THE MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA

Milomir Bandić's appointee was finally removed from their leadership position by Eric Adams.

Eric Adams appointed him to the other leadership position at that same level.
A strategic reshuffle.

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
File Ref: UP/I-081-03/22-01/98
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 7, Subsection 4 of the Principles regarding the internal organization and operations of municipal administrative bodies as published in the Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, acting on behalf of the City of New York, hereby issues the following official decision regarding the appointment of Chris Ladešić.

REPLY

Chris Ladešić, I'm a lawyer. It’s being appointed, As of July 12, 2022, Assistant Director for Non-Profits (Category I, Senior Manager subcategory, Rank 2) within the Department of Non-Profit Organizations at the Department of Administration and Property Affairs.

MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA.

I?
What's the catch?
So, did TT finally realize that Milomir Bandić’s old crew actually knows how to get things done?
It feels like Eric Adams doesn't actually have any of his own people who know how to get things done, so he’s just stuck relying on the old crew left behind by Milomir Bandić.
Does TT actually have the legal authority to fire everyone Milomir Bandić left behind?

At the exact same time, Deputy Mayor Dolenc is out there pulling the trigger on a new street sweeper for $550,000. $0.00 $1,850 for a broomstick? You've got to be kidding me. $0.00 - excluding sales tax—we're looking at roughly 20,000 brooms if they actually settle the bill. $33 Man, if they actually pay them by... $17 It's not actually 30. Usually, if you're looking to pick them up at any of the trade shows, they go for around $40,000.

With just 40,000 street sweepers, New York City is supposed to be shining like a Christmas ornament.
Look, they’ve planned for 40,000 brooms over two years, not just one.
How many sanitation crews with those three-wheeled carts actually use birch brooms?
".....and alongside 30 new electric ones, we still have the mechanical vehicles, which number 296.
That brings the total to 330.
And if they need brooms for all that—we're talking 40,000 to 50,000.
That averages out to about 20,000 or maybe 25,000 brooms a year for 300 carts.
Honestly, this feels no different from how Milomir Bandić used to handle procurement.
It looks like each one is going to cost $50.

Just look at the price of a single birch broom—they aren't cheap:
So, try doing the math on how many tens of thousands of brooms you can get for $1.8 million at those prices.

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=...w98Wk1alyZeMWO

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=U&url= s2J8BJ_1cViydmCF

Am I just failing at basic math here? Because, seriously, I don't get it.

218 🤔

@TheProvense
Wait, didn't Black Lives Matter already provide the links? How much longer are we expected to sit by while they follow the old playbook of local political mismanagement? Now we’re facing an actual crisis where they're essentially liquidating public utilities. It feels like we've been circling back to the same mess we saw during Christmas 2022.

For a split second, you might be tempted to think he's just being tactless, but that's a mistake. He isn't just rude; he's calculating and fundamentally corrupt. That's really the only lesson life ever taught him.

Look, you can't just pick up this stuff at every corner store or local flea market, and you know it if you’ve ever dealt with a neighborhood council or some small-town city hall. Everything goes through City Hall, and let me tell you, one park bench isn't just slightly more expensive than what you'd find at a local hardware shop $133—it’s ten times the price. Same goes for playgrounds and gym equipment; if you tried to buy all that crap yourself, you’d get way less for your money. Everyone is pissed about it. Honestly, I really believe a change is coming because even the local level is struggling; they're stuck trying to fix things with a budget that’s basically non-existent. Sadly, things have been run the same old way for way too long, and it's gonna take time to actually fix the mess.

Good grief, if you get an offer for $50 per broom, but it's obvious you could just pick up the exact same thing at Target for $13, can you actually just decide to buy it there for 40? Or are you forced to put out a formal bid?

Gary Cox2 said:Look, you can't just pick up this stuff at every corner store or local flea market, and you know it if you’ve ever dealt with a neighborhood council or some small-town city hall. Everything goes through City Hall, and let me tell you, one park bench isn't just slightly more expensive than what you'd find at a local hardware shop $133—it’s ten times the price. Same goes for playgrounds and gym equipment; if you tried to buy all that crap yourself, you’d get way less for your money. Everyone is pissed about it. Honestly, I really believe a change is coming because even the local level is struggling; they're stuck trying to fix things with a budget that’s basically non-existent. Sadly, things have been run the same old way for way too long, and it's gonna take time to actually fix the mess.

Are you actually serious right now? Is there something fundamentally incomprehensible about the phrase "A REAL CHANGE" that I'm missing here?

So, what you're saying is we just have to follow the old playbook and overpay by a factor of ten?

They gave us their word that this would finally be a thing of the past, yet here we are again, staring at the same old patterns.

When you're looking at bulk purchases, the price per unit drops significantly compared to buying things one by one. $10 For heaven's sake, why would Joanne bother picking up even a single broom?

Good grief, what a total mess this administration has become. 🙏

I’m sitting here just waiting for those church donations to start rolling in. Cheers, Eric Adams. 🙏

vividraven79 said:Good grief, if you get an offer for $50 per broom, but it's obvious you could just pick up the exact same thing at Target for $13, can you actually just decide to buy it there for 40? Or are you forced to put out a formal bid?

Some wisdom is finally trickling in, I see.

The budget is headed straight for a cliff. And honestly, I suspect that's exactly what they have in mind. You can't reach this level of sheer incompetence, tactlessness, and total lack of resourcefulness without doing it on purpose.

briskviper362 said:I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
Public tenders aren't just some suggestion—they’re actually required by law. Even when someone is just going through the motions and following the letter of the law while completely ignoring the spirit of it, like that corrupt crook used to do.
I’ve told you before—if the company wasn't just handed down to you by your old man and actually belongs to the taxpayers, then you’re going to have to play by the same rules as everyone else.
The whole thing about canceling the job postings wasn't just some move to weed out the local crowd—because they turned away the outside applicants too. It’s pretty clear those candidates just didn't cut it during the testing phase or the interviews.

I saw a few articles popping up today about that lady over on Maui driving her car right through the pedestrian zones. Honestly, she seems completely unbothered by how much the locals and visitors are pushing back against it. It’s pretty wild to see someone act like they're above the rules while everyone else is visibly annoyed. And, true to form, there wasn't a single police officer in sight to step in—which is exactly what happens every time she decides to cruise through those walking areas.
The rumors say she was slapped with a $15,000 fine, mostly because, being a woman, she just decided to claim the whole trip as her own.
Yeah, honestly, there’d be plenty of material to work with regarding her and how she chooses to interpret the law.

"Quote:"

I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
That's only half the story. From the very beginning, the "outsider" candidates had a massive head start, but as their true "talents" started coming to light—some even making headlines—the city simply had to walk away from them. Wherever there was an outside candidate who actually met the requirements, they landed the job, regardless of how much better the internal applicants might have been.
But when you end up with nothing left but an internal candidate or, worse, nobody at all, that's when the whole recruitment process gets scrapped. I know of at least two instances where the only people left were internal employees who actually met the criteria, weren't politically active, and didn't even come in looking for favors, yet they still didn't get picked.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
Public tenders aren't just some suggestion—they’re actually required by law. Even when someone is just going through the motions and following the letter of the law while completely ignoring the spirit of it, like that corrupt crook used to do.
I’ve told you before—if the company wasn't just handed down to you by your old man and actually belongs to the taxpayers, then you’re going to have to play by the same rules as everyone else.
The whole thing about canceling the job postings wasn't just some move to weed out the local crowd—because they turned away the outside applicants too. It’s pretty clear those candidates just didn't cut it during the testing phase or the interviews.

I saw a few articles popping up today about that lady over on Maui driving her car right through the pedestrian zones. Honestly, she seems completely unbothered by how much the locals and visitors are pushing back against it. It’s pretty wild to see someone act like they're above the rules while everyone else is visibly annoyed. And, true to form, there wasn't a single police officer in sight to step in—which is exactly what happens every time she decides to cruise through those walking areas.
The rumors say she was slapped with a $15,000 fine, mostly because, being a woman, she just decided to claim the whole trip as her own.
Yeah, honestly, there’d be plenty of material to work with regarding her and how she chooses to interpret the law.

"Quote:"

I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
That's only half the story. From the very beginning, the "outsider" candidates had a massive head start, but as their true "talents" started coming to light—some even making headlines—the city simply had to walk away from them. Wherever there was an outside candidate who actually met the requirements, they landed the job, regardless of how much better the internal applicants might have been.
But when you end up with nothing left but an internal candidate or, worse, nobody at all, that's when the whole recruitment process gets scrapped. I know of at least two instances where the only people left were internal employees who actually met the criteria, weren't politically active, and didn't even come in looking for favors, yet they still didn't get picked.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
Public tenders aren't just some suggestion—they’re actually required by law. Even when someone is just going through the motions and following the letter of the law while completely ignoring the spirit of it, like that corrupt crook used to do.
I’ve told you before—if the company wasn't just handed down to you by your old man and actually belongs to the taxpayers, then you’re going to have to play by the same rules as everyone else.
The whole thing about canceling the job postings wasn't just some move to weed out the local crowd—because they turned away the outside applicants too. It’s pretty clear those candidates just didn't cut it during the testing phase or the interviews.

I saw a few articles popping up today about that lady over on Maui driving her car right through the pedestrian zones. Honestly, she seems completely unbothered by how much the locals and visitors are pushing back against it. It’s pretty wild to see someone act like they're above the rules while everyone else is visibly annoyed. And, true to form, there wasn't a single police officer in sight to step in—which is exactly what happens every time she decides to cruise through those walking areas.
The rumors say she was slapped with a $15,000 fine, mostly because, being a woman, she just decided to claim the whole trip as her own.
Yeah, honestly, there’d be plenty of material to work with regarding her and how she chooses to interpret the law.

"Quote:"

I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
I don't know how much their opinion actually matters. Maybe they left it out because they knew they were against it and didn't want to make it obvious.

Besides, if their input was truly decisive (or should be), nothing would ever get built. Locals are always going to fight these things.

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...

I wouldn't have an issue with this logic if you were all part of BM365 and Bandić was still mayor. But the problem starts when you claim to be voters and supporters for a party whose actual platform promised to empower local district councils and neighborhood boards. I don't recall reading anywhere that they'd suddenly start screwing over those boards for the "greater good." Or maybe we aren't reading the same manifesto?

The second issue is that you clearly don't understand how things actually get put on the New York City Council agenda. You can't just cherry-pick the opinions you like from the district councils to include in a proposal while tossing the ones you don't like in the trash.

Maybe you could if you were part of the Republican Party and BM365.

After the total mess with waste management and funneling cash to their own little clubs, now we're moving on to trampling democracy and basic procedures...
If most of those seats are actually held by the opposition instead of whoever happens to be running the show—is it really okay with you to just, as you put it, totally screw them over?
That's only half the story. From the very beginning, the "outsider" candidates had a massive head start, but as their true "talents" started coming to light—some even making headlines—the city simply had to walk away from them. Wherever there was an outside candidate who actually met the requirements, they landed the job, regardless of how much better the internal applicants might have been.
But when you end up with nothing left but an internal candidate or, worse, nobody at all, that's when the whole recruitment process gets scrapped. I know of at least two instances where the only people left were internal employees who actually met the criteria, weren't politically active, and didn't even come in looking for favors, yet they still didn't get picked.
Man, it's a lose-lose situation. It's bad when they pass over the internal folks (which I personally agree with), but it's also bad when they just shuffle someone from one desk to another..
.. as the old-timers say, if you're looking for trouble, even a tiny speck of dust will bother you.
(not calling you out specifically there)

Sam Wright21 said:What truly baffles me, however, is how someone as educated and informed as you can tolerate a party lying about its intentions and failing to follow its own platform. I consider myself a true individualist; I voted for a policy agenda, not because I have some desperate need to belong to a political machine. I could have just as easily become a loyalist to some local machine politician or whatever else.

.. but you're still speaking as if you're representing Eric Adams' voters.

driftingtinker said:New York City just appointed Elizabeth Warren's brother to a major EU project. This is the same guy the FBI claims she helped cheat his way through the bar exam
According to the indictment, Warren used her influence alongside Elon Musk to illegally help her brother, John Doe, pass his state exams

So, based on whatever public documents are floating around, Mayor Eric Adams signed off on a deal back on July 7th appointing Ivanković as the New York City rep for the Just Transition Network. It's part of this “METAR toward a better climate” thing—basically an education and development network for transition and adaptation.

The whole project kicked off around November 2020 and is supposed to run until September 2023. They've secured nearly $3 million from the European Social Fund to fund it all. We reached out to New York City to ask why they picked Ivanković specifically to represent them on this board, but we haven't heard anything back yet.

They really could have gone the extra mile to deal with this guy somehow, or at least push him to the sidelines.

It is a masterclass in high-level, polished cynicism, tailored specifically for the masses. Truly impressive work.

I suppose I’m just insulting the rabble, and frankly, I don't see why I shouldn't; we are all just part of the same gutter.