Maybe if more people had a Rizza agenda we would get to the bottom of all the garbage~

Actually Ms Hodson was THE most intelligent member asking THE most relevant questions last night. in my opinion. And I don't know the details and total history of all this and as a former Dormont resident, don't want to, but just speaking as an observer, the questions she asked were completely legitimate. My biggest problem with the ENTIRE meeting was the LACK of answers to specific questions from the public and Ms Hodson. The NEXT answer council gives the taxpayers will be the FIRST!!! that was frustrating and rediculous

Well written articles Mike! As for the fab 4 on council and Rizza, well, there was a whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Legs, pens... The jig is up kids. Giving a civilian a badge and Police ID? Illegal mailings? A letter giving the Boro Mgr your vote to do whatever he pleases? What do we need you for? You thought it was just a game, now it's looking mighty serious. A whole lot more serious than just losing an election or a job.

Thank you Mike for the well written and objective articles. And thank you Mr. Pietosi for taking the time to attend and also give your opinion of what you observed. Its a shame Ms. Lusardi felt the need to cut and run even though there were clearly citizens who wished to speak. Perhaps those folks can get their name on the list to speak at next Tuesday's meeting. Call the Boro offices and inquire. 412-561-8900
Did anyone get a straight answer as to where Mr. Dwyer was? I think at $5500.00 a month he should make it his business to attend public meetings and make himself available to answer questions. If he was there he could have answered who issued his badge and ID card. Maybe. ;)

Thanks and I hope you and ALL the great people of Dormont will come out to join the fun! Please forget politics for just this ONE night and help me support the theater.so that it will be there LONG after any individual. Politician! I will personally deliver your tickets!

I hope all of those who want good gov't back in Dormont will volunteer to be poll watchers on election day! Gotta watch these folks who obviously will go to any lengths to get what they want.

I haven't missed an election yet and this one will be no different! It's time to get those responsible for all this garbage out of council!

I don't live in Dormont, but I feel in a way I grew up there. My aunt lived there all of my life until just recently. We always walked "up street" and Dormont was such a lovely little town. I remember all the really cool shops and all the fun we had. I miss that old Dormont, which is why I keep up reading the patch. It saddens me to see Dormont and the rest of the country going the way it is. I wish I had some answers, b ut sadly I don't. Seems to me though really why do you need an assistant borough manager? Leave the position empty, and save yourselves some money and perhaps a little aggravation.

The first side to quit bitching and start worrying about thier own jobs instead of what others are doing and/or not doing is the side that is in the right. So far that hasn't happened and the embarrassing all out war that has ensued in this borough is making everyone involved look like a bunch of spoiled teenagers.....every person involved should be ashamed of themselves, we need adults to lead us.....police, fire, mayor, manager, council.....all of them are letting the residents down by taking part in this mess, none of them are without blame. There is only one side in a Democracy and that is the side of the people.

A little food for thought:

http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2011/07/11/news/doc4e19f5e0d8068365719583.txt?viewmode=default
Senate Bill 101 increases the fines that may be imposed on elected officials who participate in a meeting with the intent of violating the open meeting requirements. The fine, which was a flat rate of $100 previously, was raised to as much as $1,000 for a first offense and $500 to $2,000 for a second offense. The mandate is set to take effect in 60 days. “These fines are ultimately nowhere I’d like to see them,” said State Rep. Mike Vereb (R-150th of Montgomery County), who, last year, called for jail time for the most flagrant Sunshine Act violators.“It’s extremely important because the open meetings law, in particular, we put in place to give people access, to not only hear what governments were planning to do, but to contribute their thoughts and opinions on that. A good enforcement structure is required because otherwise, more often than not, public officials will resort to doing this, violating the open meetings law and being able to get away with it. You have to have something in place to really encourage groups to abide by the law.”

Fire all of the crooked cops who have been there way too long,get rid of lame duck geriatric mayor lloyd,the joke of a council and mr bighead mgr,then maybe Dormont can be restored to only a semi joke like it used to be.

I have a MUCH BETTER IDEA as a fellow "Former Dormonter". STOP all this name calling, insulting and instigating and send a message to ALL PARTIES involved AND the residents of Dormont to get back to bring CIVILIZED and MAYBE things can get back to normal so these issues can be resolved. Reading some of these posts just illustrates a much bigger problem on America these days: People are too HATEFUL! Let's all GROW UP, come TOGETHER and work out our problems. THIS is getting beyond rediculous! How would YOU like it if someone insulted YOUR elderly relatives the shameful way YOU insult the Mayor? I have no "horse in this race, just as you don't buy I DO think Common DECENT has lost its way off of these "pages"!:

That's Common Decency. I'm so aggrivated reading this I can't even type a message anymore!

Have to agree with you Lou,its just aggravating what a joke Dormont has become.It starts at the top,just like anyother business.

Dormont has by far taken over the role of Brentwood as the boro in Alleg County with the most corrupt council/mgmt/police force/mayor

That's great former dormonter BUT you obviously missed or are ignoring the fact that I'm saying people like YOU are a big part of the problem! Why can't you simply make your point WITHOUT all the name calling and insults??? These people ALL have families and lives to live and YOUR insults are unnecessary to make your point!

That's fine Lou,EVERYONE involved has made Dormont a laughing stock(Mayor,council,police,mgr)they ALL need to go,period!

WHY? Because the Mayor LEGALLY forgives some tickets, a time honored tradition across the nation dating back hundreds of years? Give me a break! Let's not forget, when a US President leaves office he LEGALLY allows murderers to go free and commutes sentences for drug dealers, swindlers, rapists, etc. Now THAT is corrupt. Forgiving a lousy pariking ticket is NOTHING! I bet if you had a ticket and someone offerred to tear it up you'd put your checkbook away in a heartbeat. This kind of issue is SO minuscule compared to the REAL issues facing small towns, states and the nation as a whole, that I can't BELIEVE people are so up in arms over it! It just proves to me the level of hate we are living in. As for the HOA issue, the Mayor's explanation seems reasonable to me. Suspending the police chief over THAT seems vindictive! And this new thing giving ANYONE the power to over rule the Mayor, let alone the boro mgr is JUST LIKE Obama's "executive order" govt where if he can't get his plans thru normal legislative vote, he simply overrules it with his unconstitutional "executive order". Its all sickening. If you don't like how a Mayor is governing there is a simple remedy: get a candidate who can BEAT him in a FAIR election!

Oops! I meant the GPS issue. My BlackBerry has a mind of its own!

Again Lou,well said but I think the Remedy in Dormont is new blood,its become a rediculously crooked boro and things need to change!

Now THAT, Former Dormonter is your opinion and fine. I'm not in tune with the details of all this. And please understand, this isn't personal between us. ALL I'm trying to say is that I can respect ANYONE'S opinion I'd it isn't filled with name calling and insults. I enjoyed chatting with you. Let's ALL just yet to stay on point and stop the gate. Goodnight!

Uve been around Dormont longer than me Lou(about 15yrs to be exact)U know how things have always been,things just aren't swept under the carpet as easily anymore.Goodnite

I dint know if its as "crooked" as it is poorly run by some who may not have the experience or tact to know how to handle things. I DO agree there needs to be changes BUT let me ask you this I think you'll agree Dormont was a great town up until not too lung ago and the Mayor has been in office 18 years AND on council another 18 years or so before that. Did he suddenly become "corrupt, incompetent, or change in any way? NO! So someone ELSE MUST be to blame for the downward spiral. I have my opinion but will witholg it. Although my son DOES own a home and pay taxes in the boro, I do NOT, thus I'll let the good people of my hometown decide who is responsible and trust THEY, not you or I, will take the steps to CORRECT the situation and restore Dormont's good name!:

I hope they do Lou,until then I'm staying in Washington County!

Ah YES, the Good Old Days! I wish they'd "sweep" it ALL under the rug and go back to bring a normal community!

LOL SEE we DO have things in common! While I love Dormont, I've loved being in Washington County and the next move I make will be to Jupter Florida, not back to Allegeny County! GOOD NIGHT FOR REAL Former Dormonter! Ha ha!

I grew up in Dormont and now live in Tampa, Fl. After reading the articles in the Post Gazette the past couple of weeks the Boro has to be the laughing stock of Pittsburgh. You people need to go out Nov.1 and vote, get rid of all the egomaniacs and put people in office who care about Dormont and where its headed if you don't remove the incompedents in charge at the present time. Good luck and I hope the wonderful people of Dormont can be civilized and get their Boro back so they can say I live in Dormont and I'm proud of our Boro.

Mr Kelly remember Its people like YOU who make the community what it can be, NOT any politician. Ygry come and go but the residents of Dormont or any community remain! Don't let ANY politician change your decision about where to live! Good luck and I hope you remain in Dormont. In fact call me if you're looking for a mortgage! LOL:

Oops! I meant THEY come and go!

I really doubt an article about Dormont or any other boro or township sells paper, Drew. It's time to stop trying to divert the attention away from the problem.

So, Drew, the flyers were sent to registered voters. How do you know that?

DREW NO my friend! That's not what I meant! I meant that people should NOT base their decision on which politicians are in office because they change over time. YOU as the individual, not the office you hold, are the one who makes the difference. In other words, I'd like to think your contribution to Dormont would be the same if you NEVER ran for office but instead were just a resident. Please don't take any offense. The fact that you commented to Mr Tran was purely coincidental to my advice to him and it was not aimed at ANY individual. We as people make our communities what they are, not elected officials. Their job is to represent the people. I salute your contributions as a resident and a man. The rest of it is your duty. And I do NOT know many details of Dormont politics these days so I'm speaking in general terms! Am in Dormont for the next hour. Call me for those tix!