Election Day this year is this Tuesday, November 6th. Here in Delaware County. Here is the list of candidates on the ballot as of November 5th, 2018.
Republican -
SCOTT WAGNER - GOVERNOR
JEFF BARTOS - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
LOU BARLETTA - UNITED STATES SENATE
PEARL KIM - CONGRESS
TOM MCGARRIGLE - PA SENATE
RUTH MOTON
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 159
STEPHEN BARRAR
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 160
PATTI RODGERS MORRISETTE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 161
INDER BAINES
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 164
ALEX CHARLTON
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 165
BALTAZAR RUBIO
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 166
CHRIS QUINN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 168
JAMES SANTORA - STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 163
Musings from a variety of people from Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Showing posts with label Agnes Bedard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Agnes Bedard. Show all posts
11/05/2018
12/13/2015
UNREAL Estate in Delaware County
The "Real Estate agencies in Delaware County have one thing in common. To SELL. Hey, that's what they are expected to do when you approach them when you want to sell your property. But what most people don't know is that they all conspire with each other in my opinion (I do not have hard proof mind you) to keep the "Market Price" as high as they can, regardless of how the economy is doing.
I have worked for several of them over the past thirty years, from wiring new townhouses and single homes from the ground up, to providing safety inspections for a "U and O" "Use + Occupancy" certification. Many times I was told that the "Owner" thought that the price was too high, and what could be done to "Hide" or mask over problems, Being the good honest Electrician I am, I chided them for caving in to their client, and either correcting the problem, or telling them to find someone else.
The last dealing that I had involved a "Friend" (Insert Name Here), back in November. She called me after dinnertime and told me that She needed a GFI replaced in a house that was to be inspected in Clifton Heights Boro the following day. So I went to Home Depot as the supply houses were closed and purchased a White 15 amp, tamper Proof GFCI receptacle and cover plate. Upon entering the house I met a young couple, already living there. They guided me to the kitchen where I tested the GFI receptacle to the right of the sink,
I went down to the basement to shut the power off and found an old Murray "split buss" service panel. Illegal to sell a home with replacing. The owners "Electrician" installed a 100 amp breaker enclosure, and used the existing rotted out service cable (He/She taped it with electrical tape lol) and fed the panel with it. The new owner asked me if it was ok, as it looked like to him that it was unsafe. I told him I wouldn't buy this house unless they knocked the price off $2,000 to replace the whole service. He informed me that they already bought it and the inspector was coming back for the corrections the next day, hence me being there for the GFI. I guess he passed the panel job prior.
what gets me so pig biting mad is that I replaced the GFI, then the selling agent, (Not my "Friend the listing agent) shows up and points out an outlet on the counter hidden by a coffee machine that was to be replaced. Still waiting for my friend to show up (She never did), the agent insist She go to Home Depot and buy another one. so i wait, and wait, and wait. finally She comes back, and i explain what I found with the original GFI. I show Her and the owners the burnt line side "Hot" terminal on the device. I replace the other receptacle, label the panel, and go home.
My charge from the onset? $75.00 plus materials for my "Friend". Her response at the time over the phone? Ok, just fix it. I;m in a bind here. Well now, it's now December 13th, and She is bitching about the price, telling my wife that that the seller (House Flipping Asshole) thinks I'm gouging him.
Really dude? you ought to be sued by the buyers, as the house is noting but old wiring, cosmetically done over, to appear like it's renovated. That is fraud. A lot more than my bill of $83.87, completed on 11/03/15. and to make matters worse, several of the local district judges are also Real Estate Agents! Imagine me going into their court to have a judgement in my favor? Not a chance! I want to be payed for the 2 + hours spent on the job. no wonder I am reluctant to deal with Real Estate Agencies!
So, to all of you who are buying or thinking of buying a home or commercial property in Delaware county. Have an independent inspector thoroughly inspect all aspects of it before buying. I have made it a habit of inspecting all places I am called to for any job, just for piece of mind and to let the owners know what to fix for their own. if you live in Clifton Heights Boro, and have any issues concerning complaints about possible code violations,contact cliftoncodes@cliftonheightsboro.com
Cheers.
I have worked for several of them over the past thirty years, from wiring new townhouses and single homes from the ground up, to providing safety inspections for a "U and O" "Use + Occupancy" certification. Many times I was told that the "Owner" thought that the price was too high, and what could be done to "Hide" or mask over problems, Being the good honest Electrician I am, I chided them for caving in to their client, and either correcting the problem, or telling them to find someone else.
The last dealing that I had involved a "Friend" (Insert Name Here), back in November. She called me after dinnertime and told me that She needed a GFI replaced in a house that was to be inspected in Clifton Heights Boro the following day. So I went to Home Depot as the supply houses were closed and purchased a White 15 amp, tamper Proof GFCI receptacle and cover plate. Upon entering the house I met a young couple, already living there. They guided me to the kitchen where I tested the GFI receptacle to the right of the sink,
I went down to the basement to shut the power off and found an old Murray "split buss" service panel. Illegal to sell a home with replacing. The owners "Electrician" installed a 100 amp breaker enclosure, and used the existing rotted out service cable (He/She taped it with electrical tape lol) and fed the panel with it. The new owner asked me if it was ok, as it looked like to him that it was unsafe. I told him I wouldn't buy this house unless they knocked the price off $2,000 to replace the whole service. He informed me that they already bought it and the inspector was coming back for the corrections the next day, hence me being there for the GFI. I guess he passed the panel job prior.
what gets me so pig biting mad is that I replaced the GFI, then the selling agent, (Not my "Friend the listing agent) shows up and points out an outlet on the counter hidden by a coffee machine that was to be replaced. Still waiting for my friend to show up (She never did), the agent insist She go to Home Depot and buy another one. so i wait, and wait, and wait. finally She comes back, and i explain what I found with the original GFI. I show Her and the owners the burnt line side "Hot" terminal on the device. I replace the other receptacle, label the panel, and go home.
My charge from the onset? $75.00 plus materials for my "Friend". Her response at the time over the phone? Ok, just fix it. I;m in a bind here. Well now, it's now December 13th, and She is bitching about the price, telling my wife that that the seller (House Flipping Asshole) thinks I'm gouging him.
Really dude? you ought to be sued by the buyers, as the house is noting but old wiring, cosmetically done over, to appear like it's renovated. That is fraud. A lot more than my bill of $83.87, completed on 11/03/15. and to make matters worse, several of the local district judges are also Real Estate Agents! Imagine me going into their court to have a judgement in my favor? Not a chance! I want to be payed for the 2 + hours spent on the job. no wonder I am reluctant to deal with Real Estate Agencies!
So, to all of you who are buying or thinking of buying a home or commercial property in Delaware county. Have an independent inspector thoroughly inspect all aspects of it before buying. I have made it a habit of inspecting all places I am called to for any job, just for piece of mind and to let the owners know what to fix for their own. if you live in Clifton Heights Boro, and have any issues concerning complaints about possible code violations,contact cliftoncodes@cliftonheightsboro.com
Cheers.
11/22/2015
Upper Darby Sentinel News
I just came across a lively discussion on Face book that reminded me of how a good thread can get out of hand. Agnes Bedard, a local Highland Park Woman who contributes to the Examiner, and also our local Upper Darby Sentinel, has a Face Book group called "Upper Darby Sentinel News". As the name implies, the topics are about what is going on in our township.
The pinned post, from Michael Bente, addresses the Township and it's lack of youth activities for children. Wow! What a response. Typical mudslinging, blame them not me, NIMBY type of bullshit.
Look. There is one thing to address the issues, another to verbally attack another and their children.
We are adults here, right? "He or She, who is without sin, cast the first stone".
As Rodney King once said :"Can't we all just get along?
Afraid not Rodney.
Cheers.
The pinned post, from Michael Bente, addresses the Township and it's lack of youth activities for children. Wow! What a response. Typical mudslinging, blame them not me, NIMBY type of bullshit.
Look. There is one thing to address the issues, another to verbally attack another and their children.
We are adults here, right? "He or She, who is without sin, cast the first stone".
As Rodney King once said :"Can't we all just get along?
Afraid not Rodney.
Cheers.
5/19/2015
Robert L. Davidson - You Be The Judge
Judge Maddox has served Upper Darby for over Twelve Years, and has handled tens of thousands of cases. I was in front of him myself years ago, and He was by the book, fair. In retrospect, I deserved what I received. I have lived in Upper Darby Township most of my life, and have seen many changes, mostly negative.
Crime today is rampant in the Stonehurst and Bywood sections, no thanks to the THUGS who live there and no thanks to Section 8 housing. In that respect I want this town to be whole again, a daunting task considering what trash has moved in. I know what your saying, this guy's a racist. nothing could be further from the truth. you see I lived in this town on the border of West Philly in the sixties, seventies, and eighties, and saw a beautiful town turn to shit. Period.
I'm looking at His record. He has none. He is not even an Attorney. According to His Facebook page he worked for The Arthur Jackson Company, a janitorial Service company located in Upper Darby. How can He be a fair and impartial jury? Judge Maddox has proven himself as fair and impartial, year after year after year. Upper Darby needs alot of change. But somethings must remain the same for it to survive.
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