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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 17:59:44 GMT -6
Just delete your account and post on some other forum at this point, Kyle. God knows you could start your own forum and carry on this endless diatribe with yourself.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 2, 2014 9:01:12 GMT -6
"We shut down his business, and he was seeking revenge," Wrighton said. "It happens everywhere."I hope that it wasn't his experience in shutting down businesses that made our Mayor not even advertise the position to see what other choices were available. I wonder how many businesses he plans to shut down here. Is shutting down businesses in the job description, is that what we pay him so much for? I think our City government should work on fostering a good business environment, not shutting them down. I THINK maybe you should tell the whole story and quit spinning things to make it sound bad! You are unbelievable! m.mywebtimes.com/news/local/tweets-about-wrighton-bunk/article_ce7fdea5-3cc8-5b71-9c83-f015376243c2.html?mode=jqmI don't have the full story. That would require our city leaders to be much more forth coming. All I have are the bits and pieces that they release to the media combined with the results (or lack of) that I see on our streets. It may happen everywhere for City Managers like Mr. Wrighton, and other City leaders who shut down businesses, but why are they shutting them down? They don't seem to like talking about these things. Why don't they explain why they shut businesses down? Do we really need more businesses shut down here? I think our City should present more of a business friendly attitude, and not have the attitude that it is no big deal because it happens everywhere.
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Post by father of two on Aug 2, 2014 9:35:20 GMT -6
Then research it and find out why. It was in India.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 2, 2014 10:51:16 GMT -6
Then research it and find out why. It was in India. Why, do you think they would publish the real reason why they shut a business down? I tried for years to get a reason or justification as to why our Mayor shut down an Aquaponics business before it ever got started, but they just refuse to talk about it. Wrighton could say that the lease expired, but is that the real reason? Was that the only time that business was shut down? Could it have been a way over controlling City that created the poor working relationship with the business? Do you really think they would publish the real problem that created the negative situation that is being carried over to Streator? Not exactly a good way to send a message of a business friendly Streator in my opinion, but maybe our City leaders on here can explain the situation more, I'm sure they must have looked into all of this.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 11:42:42 GMT -6
Then research it and find out why. It was in India. Why, do you think they would publish the real reason why they shut a business down? I tried for years to get a reason or justification as to why our Mayor shut down an Aquaponics business before it ever got started, but they just refuse to talk about it. Wrighton could say that the lease expired, but is that the real reason? Was that the only time that business was shut down? Could it have been a way over controlling City that created the poor working relationship with the business? Do you really think they would publish the real problem that created the negative situation that is being carried over to Streator? Not exactly a good way to send a message of a business friendly Streator in my opinion, but maybe our City leaders on here can explain the situation more, I'm sure they must have looked into all of this. I'm beginning to think that you're mentally or emotionally ill, the way you go on and on about things, Kyle. You're like a ghost that haunts this forum, endlessly going over and over and over the things that people did to you when you were alive. It really IS time to start talking about something else!
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Post by mommytoo4 on Aug 2, 2014 12:04:34 GMT -6
Then research it and find out why. It was in India. Why, do you think they would publish the real reason why they shut a business down? I tried for years to get a reason or justification as to why our Mayor shut down an Aquaponics business before it ever got started, but they just refuse to talk about it. Wrighton could say that the lease expired, but is that the real reason? Was that the only time that business was shut down? Could it have been a way over controlling City that created the poor working relationship with the business? Do you really think they would publish the real problem that created the negative situation that is being carried over to Streator? Not exactly a good way to send a message of a business friendly Streator in my opinion, but maybe our City leaders on here can explain the situation more, I'm sure they must have looked into all of this. Yes he flew all the way across the world to take job to shut down a business because a lease expired, of course that is it. Or maybe, the guy was not following the ordinances, maybe he was involved in illegal practices, or maybe Wrighton just didn't like his face or his cheesy mustache and silly bow tie. He does not have to explain to you what happened in India with a business because it is none of your business! Why don't you tell us why you uprooted your family from such a grand place such as Arizona to relocate to the slums of Streator, why don't you explain why you no longer run the majestic or the Roxy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 12:31:44 GMT -6
Why, do you think they would publish the real reason why they shut a business down? I tried for years to get a reason or justification as to why our Mayor shut down an Aquaponics business before it ever got started, but they just refuse to talk about it. Wrighton could say that the lease expired, but is that the real reason? Was that the only time that business was shut down? Could it have been a way over controlling City that created the poor working relationship with the business? Do you really think they would publish the real problem that created the negative situation that is being carried over to Streator? Not exactly a good way to send a message of a business friendly Streator in my opinion, but maybe our City leaders on here can explain the situation more, I'm sure they must have looked into all of this. Yes he flew all the way across the world to take job to shut down a business because a lease expired, of course that is it. Or maybe, the guy was not following the ordinances, maybe he was involved in illegal practices, or maybe Wrighton just didn't like his face or his cheesy mustache and silly bow tie. He does not have to explain to you what happened in India with a business because it is none of your business! Why don't you tell us why you uprooted your family from such a grand place such as Arizona to relocate to the slums of Streator, why don't you explain why you no longer run the majestic or the Roxy. Quite so!
It feels like a "Downton Abbey" episode, now. Answer the questions, Kyle or we'll call the local constable!
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 2, 2014 15:11:17 GMT -6
Why, do you think they would publish the real reason why they shut a business down? I tried for years to get a reason or justification as to why our Mayor shut down an Aquaponics business before it ever got started, but they just refuse to talk about it. Wrighton could say that the lease expired, but is that the real reason? Was that the only time that business was shut down? Could it have been a way over controlling City that created the poor working relationship with the business? Do you really think they would publish the real problem that created the negative situation that is being carried over to Streator? Not exactly a good way to send a message of a business friendly Streator in my opinion, but maybe our City leaders on here can explain the situation more, I'm sure they must have looked into all of this. Yes he flew all the way across the world to take job to shut down a business because a lease expired, of course that is it. Or maybe, the guy was not following the ordinances, maybe he was involved in illegal practices, or maybe Wrighton just didn't like his face or his cheesy mustache and silly bow tie. He does not have to explain to you what happened in India with a business because it is none of your business! Why don't you tell us why you uprooted your family from such a grand place such as Arizona to relocate to the slums of Streator, why don't you explain why you no longer run the majestic or the Roxy. Could the illegal practices of been promoting "Holiday Hume"? Was his crime trying to make money? Like I said, maybe the real problem was an over-restrictive City. It kind of reminds me of our ordinance not allowing merchandise to be displayed outside, making some mums and sidewalk sale participation illegal unless you get a Special Use Permit. Considering how few businesses we have here, why not just get out of the way and let the businesses do as they see fit to make money? Unless some mums and sidewalk sales are really hurting someone. Didn't it become my business when the City hired Mr. Wrighton? The bad press that follows him from his shutting down businesses hurts the chances of our community attracting more business in my opinion. Didn't it become even more my business when he said in the paper that it happens everywhere? Isn't that telling people to expect it here? I think that they should try being less restrictive and treat people better and maybe they won't end up with these type of situations everywhere they go. The reasons I am where I am has nothing to do with this. I do not work for the people of Streator like they do. It is just a distraction from the real issues. If you really want to get into why I went to the Majestic and am not at the Majestic I will, but it is not a very flattering story for others. As for the Roxy, I'll tell you that I was not looking for a manager job when I went to meet the owner of the place a couple of years ago. He was the one who talked me into taking the job. As for why I'm not there now, it is because I am more valuable to him opening new locations. Being moved from Roxy Manager to Director of Operations did come with a pay increase. I still don't see what that has to do with any of this though.
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Post by capncrunch on Aug 2, 2014 15:23:55 GMT -6
Talking about shutting down a business. Then why did you son move to Florida, and attempted to open another Flip's store, and what excuse to why that business shut the doors with in a years time?
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Post by mommytoo4 on Aug 2, 2014 16:07:26 GMT -6
Yes he flew all the way across the world to take job to shut down a business because a lease expired, of course that is it. Or maybe, the guy was not following the ordinances, maybe he was involved in illegal practices, or maybe Wrighton just didn't like his face or his cheesy mustache and silly bow tie. He does not have to explain to you what happened in India with a business because it is none of your business! Why don't you tell us why you uprooted your family from such a grand place such as Arizona to relocate to the slums of Streator, why don't you explain why you no longer run the majestic or the Roxy. Could the illegal practices of been promoting "Holiday Hume"? Was his crime trying to make money? Like I said, maybe the real problem was an over-restrictive City. It kind of reminds me of our ordinance not allowing merchandise to be displayed outside, making some mums and sidewalk sale participation illegal unless you get a Special Use Permit. Considering how few businesses we have here, why not just get out of the way and let the businesses do as they see fit to make money? Unless some mums and sidewalk sales are really hurting someone. Didn't it become my business when the City hired Mr. Wrighton? The bad press that follows him from his shutting down businesses hurts the chances of our community attracting more business in my opinion. Didn't it become even more my business when he said in the paper that it happens everywhere? Isn't that telling people to expect it here? I think that they should try being less restrictive and treat people better and maybe they won't end up with these type of situations everywhere they go. The reasons I am where I am has nothing to do with this. I do not work for the people of Streator like they do. It is just a distraction from the real issues. If you really want to get into why I went to the Majestic and am not at the Majestic I will, but it is not a very flattering story for others. As for the Roxy, I'll tell you that I was not looking for a manager job when I went to meet the owner of the place a couple of years ago. He was the one who talked me into taking the job. As for why I'm not there now, it is because I am more valuable to him opening new locations. Being moved from Roxy Manager to Director of Operations did come with a pay increase. I still don't see what that has to do with any of this though. "The reasons I am where I am has nothing to do with this. I do not work for the people of Streator like they do. It is just a distraction from the real issues" In a sense you do work for the people of Streator, you run a business that could not survive without the people of Streator, it is your job to make sure the customers are satisfied with you service! Speaking of your business, it is your practice to allow your employees and their friends to stand in the doorway of your business and smoke so a customer must walk through a haze of carcinogens to enter?
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Post by cmon on Aug 2, 2014 21:17:58 GMT -6
Do not attempt to get a rational interaction with a narcissist.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 3, 2014 7:26:40 GMT -6
Talking about shutting down a business. Then why did you son move to Florida, and attempted to open another Flip's store, and what excuse to why that business shut the doors with in a years time? Now we are back to attacking my son over what I have to say about the way our community is run? We've been here before, as well as attacks on my education, my up bringing, and even my dead mother. What next are you going to attack my grand children and my nieces and nephews because you can't find any way to stand up for what our city leaders do other than to attack me and my family? Yes, my son who worked hard to establish a business in Streator has moved to Florida. He was discouraged when he found out that despite the lack of business here, the City restricted him from displaying merchandise outside, using the buildings sign panel as a sign, and doesn't clean up the problems that keep people away from Streator, but he continued to try to be a part of the community. Then after following what the City recommended in its Comprehensive Plan, he was declared illegal when he clearly was not. However, I think it was when the Mayor took months to even respond to a request for a requirement for a new business that he really lost interest in being here. An opportunity came up to temporarily lease a building that was in ownership transition at a far below market value rent. It wasn't another Flips, it was called Beach Emporium. It had a sign that was almost three times as big as what would be allowed in Streator and he was allowed to display as much merchandise outside as he wanted. There are many colorful businesses in the area and the rent is very high because business is very good there. When the new owners wanted about three times as much rent, he didn't continue the business, but found other opportunities instead. I see a huge difference between a business owner willingly closing his own business and a new City Manager of a community with a severe lack of business indicating that he has people seeking revenge against him wherever he goes from shutting down businesses. Are you done attacking my family over what I have to say about our City officials who are paid with our tax dollars, or should we start talking about your business venture and kids?
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 3, 2014 7:27:34 GMT -6
"The reasons I am where I am has nothing to do with this. I do not work for the people of Streator like they do. It is just a distraction from the real issues" In a sense you do work for the people of Streator, you run a business that could not survive without the people of Streator, it is your job to make sure the customers are satisfied with you service! Speaking of your business, it is your practice to allow your employees and their friends to stand in the doorway of your business and smoke so a customer must walk through a haze of carcinogens to enter? Thank you for pointing out the smoking issue, we have taken corrective measures. As I've said before, it is not really my business, but you are right and we do appreciate the people who do support the store. However there is a big difference between me and a City official. I am certainly not and never had been making a living from the store at all. It pays some of the expenses of the building, but mainly just employs a couple of people, creates some tax revenue and is one less vacant building downtown. This discussion is really about a leader of our community who is paid a lot of tax payer dollars and perks, is bringing with him the negative press of shutting down businesses, and is used to a way over restrictive City environment, something that I don't think our community needs. This is the person who perspective and current business owners will most likely have to deal with, telling the public that it happens everywhere. I would have hoped that our Council would have selected someone who would bring a more business friendly image to our community.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Aug 3, 2014 9:43:10 GMT -6
The man hasn't even begun, and is being attacked. I would like to see what happens before joining in on the attacks. I would think he would do a much better job if he's welcomed, rather than if he feels animosity. We are all more productive if we enjoy our job, than if it's a hostile environment, don't you think? I think from reading the Times article, that his hostile environment from shutting down businesses in India has already been brought into our community. I don't see it being a good thing for our community to have someone running it who thinks that it is acceptable to have owners seeking revenge for having their business shut down and that it happens everywhere. I think that we need to project more of a business friendly attitude here.
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Post by father of two on Aug 3, 2014 10:00:04 GMT -6
It was one business. The article didn't say why. The business owner has been told to stop tweeting and attacking officials. Wrighton said it happens everywhere. Yes, businesses close, for whatever reason. I am skeptical of his hiring but I think he could open a lot of doors for us with potential international companies looking to come to the USA and Streator. I say that he is business friendly. He worked to start a new community, from scratch. I'm sure they had more than one business in the community. He knows how to market a community and attract business.
But you choose to attack the one thing in the article and blow it out of proportion. Do you know why the business was closed? I don't either. Maybe the owner didn't live up to his end of what he was supposed to pay in fees and bills. I don't know. But I will google the town and owner to see what I can find out. Since you choose not too.
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