COLDNews: Doing the Research a Kaye

[XLFD]

 

Today's City of Ludington Daily News has an interesting story on Mayor Candidate August "Pete" Engblade:

 

 

But the bottom is hard to read at that magnification, so here's what the last few paragraphs look like:

 

 

The bottom shows that he is 72 years old, but Pete is only 65 years old. 

 

It shows he runs Kaye's Care, an elder care business, whereas he is a State of Michigan probation/parole agent.

 

It shows he is a LHS graduate and has taken a smattering of classes, while in reality he has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from WMU, undergraduate degree from Ferris.

 

It shows he has 10 years on the Ludington City Council and other community activities he has not participated in, even though he has been on the City Council for 12 years (the maximum) and involved in gun safety training.

 

                          Kayngblade?!

In fact, all the attributes he is claimed to possess by the COLDNews is possessed by his as-of-this-writing-unofficial Mayor candidate Kaye Holman.  Is this part of the COLDNews plan to make Pete Engblade have marketable appeal to our area's transgender community?  

The COLDNews isn't a big fan of Pete Engblade, he's not the rubber stamp (even though he got one on his retirement) that, for some reason, the COLDNews desires in office.  Was this a simple error or an attempt to gloss over some of the attributes that make Mr. Engblade a more desirable candidate than others-- such as his holding of a Master's degree in Public Administration, and his admirable career in public service?  

Knowing the COLDNews track record it could be either.  Thanks for the late April Fool's joke.  See it here before they take it down:  http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news.php?story_id=70744

[masonco]

I got this notice on FB....Wonder who this guy is that picked up a petition? :)

http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news/70778-tom-rotta-picks-up-pet...

[XLFD]

According to the news release it says he's known for his frequent FOIA requests, particularly of the City of Ludington, lawsuits against the City, and for speaking at city council meetings.  Sounds like a real twit.

[AQUAMAN]

Willy, you make some very good and valid points, hard to disagree with too. But, I don't see you asking about that unholy treasure chest! However, no one else running so far, that can be voted for, can win like Pete. While some may pick up a petition, can they get the 40 required signatures? I kinda got to wonder, and ask that moot question right now. The unexpected and under-rated don't always finish last either. I would rather the last reported petitioner pick up a petition for his ward instead right now, I believe it's the second ward, against a hand picked sitting councilman of Les Johnson. He's the lame duck, from his voting record, most likely to get a boot from voters. Better to start with, at this stage, imho. Gotta admire the "new kid in the outfield" though, he's got gonads.

[XLFD]

I loved the pregnant pause this morning when Kaye was asked about the latest entrant into the mayor lottery on WMOM.  I would have run for city councilor this year Aquaman, but I live in the Third Ward and this isn't up for re-election until 2015.

[AQUAMAN]

I second that inquiry John, how's about it X?? I also ask Holman, why did you just run for councilor at large recently, now want a different position of higher authority? Don't your constituents count first, in place of your ego and power lust tactics being illustrated now? How's about it?

[XLFD]

I dare say I still don't intend to run for mayor, but I did grab a petition late last Friday just in case I decide to do so.  No harm, no foul. 

We'll all know for sure come May 14.  If you want to make side bets, bet against me running.