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OT - Renegade Councilwoman?

Rich kids...hahaha...I worked my arse off in high school to get the chance to go to a good university. I had to work hard because if I didn't get a scholarship then I was going to community college and MAYBE a 4-year after that. Luckily, I got a scholarship to Bradley and I'm footing the rest of the bill on my own working 20 hours a week with a full class load. Sure, there are some "Bradley Brats" but they are BY FAR the minority.

I'll keep this short because I have to be at that aforementioned job in a few minutes (so I can pay for my own **** schooling). I love that the are getting free legal council, I love that they are filing suit, and I especially love that the Children's Hospital stands to gain 50K because of some grouchy old drunken lady.

We need to prove a point here and show Curphy Smith some support. Van Auken recently said in an interview that (paraphrasing here) basically she doesn't care about the Bradley students and that we don't matter because we don't vote and we won't change the outcome in the elections. So to all Bradley students who read this and for those of you who live in the neighborhood around BU: GET OUT AND VOTE HER OUT!!!!! Let's show this woman that the students do have a voice, we do matter, and when you call us out like that it only makes want to prove you wrong that much more.

GO VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curphy Smith!!!!!!

It's about time we were taken seriously.
 
When is the election and why not one of the Sororities or Fraternities throw a fund raiser for the opposition. If there is something that can help the students with a voice that would be helping someone win the election through $$$$. Why do you think lobbyist are still getting their day in the sun? This maybe a good way for the university student to gain some valuable experience. Show them that students can make a difference.
I would think it would not take that much fund raising to make a difference in these local precinct elections. I'm tempeted to contribute a bit to this local election in order to make sure that the students at BU are treated fairly throught the local political structure.
 
BUBrave28 said:
Rich kids...hahaha...I worked my arse off in high school to get the chance to go to a good university. I had to work hard because if I didn't get a scholarship then I was going to community college and MAYBE a 4-year after that. Luckily, I got a scholarship to Bradley and I'm footing the rest of the bill on my own working 20 hours a week with a full class load. Sure, there are some "Bradley Brats" but they are BY FAR the minority.

I'll keep this short because I have to be at that aforementioned job in a few minutes (so I can pay for my own **** schooling). I love that the are getting free legal council, I love that they are filing suit, and I especially love that the Children's Hospital stands to gain 50K because of some grouchy old drunken lady.

We need to prove a point here and show Curphy Smith some support. Van Auken recently said in an interview that (paraphrasing here) basically she doesn't care about the Bradley students and that we don't matter because we don't vote and we won't change the outcome in the elections. So to all Bradley students who read this and for those of you who live in the neighborhood around BU: GET OUT AND VOTE HER OUT!!!!! Let's show this woman that the students do have a voice, we do matter, and when you call us out like that it only makes want to prove you wrong that much more.

GO VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curphy Smith!!!!!!

It's about time we were taken seriously.
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Make some fliers...inform the student body of the story that happened and what she said about us "not mattering".
 
brocks said:
This is really sickening. I'm 40 years old. Was prez of Phi Tau 20 years ago. That was when the keg ban got started, as though banning kegs would make any difference.

Aging 20 years hasn't made me such an old crotch that I don't know (and even enjoy) that kids in 2008 will have fun just like WE kids did way back when. This moralizing, holier-than-thou, busy-body, intrusive, clueless, shreeking hack should be impeached. If I lived in Ptown, I'd lead the charge.
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Eh the keg ban sure changed things but it didnt stop us from sneaking one in the house and hiding it in our rooms ;-)

But from what I hear back in the day, they'd go through 10 kegs on a good Saturday.

As for families/old people who move in next to a college campus WHAT ARE YOU RETARDED WHAT DO YOU EXPECT???????????? It's like moving into a frat house and expecting to have a quiet place to study WTF!
 
Guinness said:
Eh the keg ban sure changed things but it didnt stop us from sneaking one in the house and hiding it in our rooms ;-)

But from what I hear back in the day, they'd go through 10 kegs on a good Saturday.

As for families/old people who move in next to a college campus WHAT ARE YOU RETARDED WHAT DO YOU EXPECT???????????? It's like moving into a frat house and expecting to have a quiet place to study WTF!
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In the good old days we use to throw a 100 keg party, throw in a case of Southern Comfort and Mr. Jack Daniels, a few bands and call it a fundraiser. Just about every Frat had a party that charged around $2 at the door for these huge parties. I went to BU from 83-87 and by the time I left they were already not allowing Frats to have open parties.:x
 
SFP said:
When is the election and why not one of the Sororities or Fraternities throw a fund raiser for the opposition. If there is something that can help the students with a voice that would be helping someone win the election through $$$$. Why do you think lobbyist are still getting their day in the sun? This maybe a good way for the university student to gain some valuable experience. Show them that students can make a difference.
I would think it would not take that much fund raising to make a difference in these local precinct elections. I'm tempeted to contribute a bit to this local election in order to make sure that the students at BU are treated fairly throught the local political structure.
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If BU IFC put togther a door knocking campaing to help out her opponent/got about 50 volunteers to go knock on doors for her opponent, she'd see pretty quickly whether bradley matters.

If two students from every fraternity and sorority at Bradley gave up 10 hours to campaign against here, and they talk to one person every 3 minutes or so, that's almost 8500 votes, which I'm guessing would swing any city council election.

Then again, I think Peoria has cumulative voting, so maybe that won't work.

In any event, the BU greek community should definately push to oust that b****
 
cassise.jd10 said:
If BU IFC put togther a door knocking campaing to help out her opponent/got about 50 volunteers to go knock on doors for her opponent, she'd see pretty quickly whether bradley matters.

If two students from every fraternity and sorority at Bradley gave up 10 hours to campaign against here, and they talk to one person every 3 minutes or so, that's almost 8500 votes, which I'm guessing would swing any city council election.

Then again, I think Peoria has cumulative voting, so maybe that won't work.

In any event, the BU greek community should definately push to oust that b****
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As a member of BU IFC, I can say that we have had Curphy Smith in to talk twice at our Gavel meetings (weekly IFC meeting to inform the fraternity chapters on campus of what is going on) and he has visited numerous houses asking for support. The last time that he spoke, he left a box of pamphelets for us to go door to door and drop off, obviously not in people's mailboxes because that is illegal but for their doors and the sides of the mailboxes. Also numerous students have become eligible to register students to vote in the election if they have a piece of mail saying that they live here in Peoria. These students have been going to each fraternity's and sorority's weekly chapter meeting to register all the Greeks to vote. Does everyone register? Of course not, but from my understanding, she only won by 400 votes in the last election. I know we already have more than that signed up to vote. Believe me we are trying to do our part to help ensure that she is no longer here. We also are trying to play it somewhat smart because if we throw a fundraiser and he doesn't win, then all h*** may break loose and many of the greeks are afraid of that. I applaud Sigma Nu in their efforts and if they need anymore support, they know that they need only to let us know and we'll back them.
 
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By saying the students do not matter this woman is showing her complete ignorance of what they bring to the table. Without the students BU disappears and all the revenue and jobs that Peoria counts on from the institution go with it. By continuing to be hostile to the students she is creating an environment the is not conducive to the good of the University in a whole. By having a fund raiser and supporting the opposition I would doubt if she won if she could do more then what she is doing already and by seeing that you could make a difference then maybe she would be bright enough to work with the school in a positive manner. If the students have the ability to raise cash, trust me, politicians will respect you. The one thing they know is money because that is their life line to stay in their position.
 
Murph said:
City will defend Van Auken in suit


City Attorney Randy Ray said he wasn't concerned with the taxpayers being liable for any potential losses in the case. "I wouldn't hold my breath on it." Ray said.



http://www.pjstar.com/news/x86053206/City-will-defend-Van-Auken-in-suit
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Just wondering here but if she was representing her base as a council woman at the time of when this happened, I suppose then it was ok for her to have been drinking while on the job? I would have to guess the city of Peoria has some statue against drinking while either working or working as a representative of the City.

I think this type of action by the City is horrible, they have now opened up the city to be added as part in this law suit and they withheld this decision until after the election. If she would have lost would the city represent her?
 
houstontxbrave said:
Just wondering here but if she was representing her base as a council woman at the time of when this happened, I suppose then it was ok for her to have been drinking while on the job? I would have to guess the city of Peoria has some statue against drinking while either working or working as a representative of the City.

I think this type of action by the City is horrible, they have now opened up the city to be added as part in this law suit and they withheld this decision until after the election. If she would have lost would the city represent her?
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Would this be considered a frivolous lawsuit, what are the damages, hurt feelings?

Poor babies....:mrgreen:
 
Murph said:
Would this be considered a frivolous lawsuit, what are the damages, hurt feelings?

Poor babies....:mrgreen:
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The lawsuit is the culmination of months of harassment from the individuals cited in the lawsuit with a vendetta against BU students living on the west bluff. The lawsuit appears to be for the purpose of embarrasing Van Auken for her unprofessional actions and lack of remorse after the incident. Van Auken went so far to say that the BUPD aren't real cops and called the PPD, if thats not an abuse of power, I don't know what is. Also, the fraternity stated that all monies awarded will be donated to the Children's Hospital. I give kudos to the fraternity for being diplomatic about it instead of doing something stupid like vandalizing the properties.
 
Murph said:
Would this be considered a frivolous lawsuit, what are the damages, hurt feelings?

Poor babies....:mrgreen:
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Frivolous or not it is still a lawsuit. But, now that she has been reelected, why does the city now say they will defend her(pay) for defense? Again if that is the case and the city is now taking up her cause, do they also feel it is important to ignore the fact that she was drinking while she assumed the role of both representative of her base and her city? Is drinking on the job not a violation of the City of Peoria rules and regulations?

Seems to me the City is trying to push an agenda on the citizens of Peoria or more to the fact this councilwoman is demanding that her agenda and its cost is pushed to the tax payers of Peoria and specifically out of its pockets.

The timing of the Cities stance is extremely questionable and it needs to be examied as to why the announcement of this defense(payment) was announced after the election.
 
I am officially no longer going to be surprised by anything the city of Peoria does. If they decided to sit down and look at the evidence it is pretty clear that Van Auken has ZERO chance of escaping the charges with no ramifications. Video tape makes all of this pretty clear. If it shows she was on the property, seems pretyt cut and dry. Is the city going to pay her fine, too? Good to see the money generated from high taxes in Peoria county (that push business to EP, Washington, etc.) is being used to defend a City employee that was publicly intoxicated while representing her constituents and berated Illinois State Police officers that happen to work at Bradley. When will the citizens of Illinois learn? Just like the attorney quoted in the article...I won't hold my breath.
 
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