Concerned Citizen: Don't Let Small Town Politics Divide Us

-Ed Harris- October 31, 2012 at 01:11 am

So very much of this story is just untrue. It is sad that someone could be allowed to post incorrectly a story such as this. The DFAC is not aggressive at all! I am and gladly admit it! DFAC is kind, giving, hardworking, tirelessly serving and filled with Dunedin Residents who care about the quality of life for the community before themselves. Aggressive?!? Clearly Mr Coleman you do not understand the funding issue even at the most elementary of levels. This is a small town and the DFAC will continue to grow and it will do it with the help of smart, intelligent, forward thinking commissioners that have yet to be elected. If you want to attack someone attack me! Because your not even in the same league as the DFAC. As for friendships? Those who attacked DFAC were never their friend to start with!

Tom G October 31, 2012 at 08:11 pm

Not sure what this is really about but "aggressive" isn't a bad word. To me it means the organization cares and works hard to raise funds.

-Ed Harris- October 31, 2012 at 09:34 pm

Tom that would depend on who is using the word and what context it is being used in. In this case......not so good. Just a few days more and we will see which way the chips will fall.

Bill McElligott November 1, 2012 at 12:15 am

Really Bill ! Dredging up a non issue in this election and rehashing the spin . This election is about more than a great cultural facility ,its about honest open government and transparency ,Its about bold positive leadership. Dunedin residents have had enough of the present regime and are smart enough not to fall for the spin. I am confident they will make positive changes for the better for our great community.

Anti-Westboro Baptist November 1, 2012 at 12:36 pm

Taking more cheap shots at one of the most selfless organizations in our town just shows the extent of how much you, Mr Coleman will stoop to hurt others. I'm really not sure who will be hurt more, candidates for taking cheap shots or people like you. After all the candidates are politicians. You are not. I'm afraid the city will heal (as you said) but just without you.

Adam Wilkes November 1, 2012 at 05:39 pm

Mr Coleman, your lack of intelligence is only exceeded by your lack of truthfulness. I would suggest you put down the metal works and pick up a mirror!

-Ed Harris- November 1, 2012 at 05:56 pm

Clara Kiplinger????????? Funny but I don't see anyone registered in the entire county by the name of Clara Kiplinger. Isn't that odd. You said our city? I see no business listing in Dunedin with that name either.

Ken Hannon November 2, 2012 at 06:17 pm

Ed Harris- It seems like on every thread when you question the writer's identity, the discussion stops.... I think that's one of those things that make you go: hmmmmm??? ..... ;-)

-Ed Harris- November 2, 2012 at 08:04 pm

Lol yes it does Ken.

-Ed Harris- November 3, 2012 at 03:26 am

Clara, Clara, Clara or should I call you by your real name (that would be unfair so I won't) I never claimed to be a resident. I am the owner of one the oldest, family owned business's still operating since 1947 in the City of Dunedin. But lets see. My Dad and his wife are in Dunedin, My uncle and aunt, two cousins and their wives, My oldest son, My ex-wife and her mom, My Mother-in-law. Want me to keep going....didn't think so....oh did I mention most of us were all born here in Dunedin.
I have watched the last four years as our City Government has made bad choice after bad choice. I have watched business after business pack up and move away, not go out of business but move away from Dunedin. And now in the heart of the Election instead of talking about or debating the real issues we face, people like Mr Coleman and you Mr Clara ramble on about meaningless misinformation which has the clear purpose of doing nothing but distract voters away from a failed City Commission with hateful comments and empty rhetoric. The election is important but the truth is regardless of who is elected the residents and business owners are not going to sit idly by anymore. In fact the more you threaten us the more fuel and resolve you provide us with.

-Ed Harris- November 3, 2012 at 02:18 pm

Clara, I'm not the one hiding and lying! You are! Since your running for office, why don't you use your real name here.

Michelle Crash November 5, 2012 at 01:11 pm

I like the DFAC, but I find the request hard to justify. It seems the majority of our community functions take place on the property surrounding the DFAC, not in the DFAC itself. Also, lets keep in mind the DFAC has been built up (in my opinion) extensively over the years, and to be frank I don't know if I can honestly say the community sees a large return on the work that has already been done. Its not a need, its a want- like the city's failing branding campaign. I'm all for supporting the arts but this needs to be put into context. Should we be focusing on putting more money into the art center when citizens are banding together to "take back" their neighborhoods due to increasing violent and drug related crime? When patrons are getting robbed walking to their cars at night in downtown? Why don't we clean up Dunedin first.

-Ed Harris- November 5, 2012 at 04:45 pm

Mrs M. Crash, I agree with you on cleaning up the City. This money is available only under a certain guideline. DFAC continues to out grow it's facility every year because more and more kids are able to come. If a kid is at art camp or at a DFAC function they are off the street and doing something productive. Part of taking back your neighborhood is giving kids something constructive to do. The return Dunedin gets is so self evident! More and more kids every year are more and more involved and are winning awards rather than going to jail. More and more seniors are getting out and being part of the community rather than locking themselves up at home alone. Everything put into the building at DFAC goes right back to the city. No bank in business takes fifty cents from the city and gives it back $1.25 instantly, DFAC does! So not really sure what your talking about. (This is not my opinion it's a fact)

Andrew Gracy November 7, 2012 at 05:35 pm

'You can almost smell it'? Growing up in Dunedin we used to have a saying... Who ever smelt it, dealt it! We ain't in Egypt, get off da nile...

Adam Wilkes November 9, 2012 at 01:34 am

Well the election is over! Any more comments from the famous Bill Coleman! Did you feel the % was not high enough? Are you going to now state that 58% of the residents are jerks? I guess you did not count on 58% of Dunedin coming forward and saying YES! We support Heather and YES! We support the DFAC! You are no friend sir but to yourself.