HOME OWNER JENNIFER wrote on Sep 25, 2009 3:37 PM:

" CONTINUED.....
or a shady location such as you describe where citizens are allowed to dump trash, junked out cars & other rotting debris in their yards providing the perfect places for aforementioned "Drug Deals" ...I agree fully that something has to be done in this community about the drug problem, but citizens also have to have some self respect & take care of their properties to make sure that it does not provide a welcoming atmosphere for such. I keep my home & yard nice & I am truly blessed with great neighbors who do the same! "




HOME OWNER wrote on Sep 25, 2009 3:32 PM:

" to JOHN
Your comments sicken me to no end, it is for those like you who beleive that there is nothing wrong with having trash & filth in your yard that there is a problem. How can you expect people to respect a community that has a mindset such as yours, if they see yards that look like landfills they will treat this community as such!! And as far as the drug problem, what do you think is the more inviting environment, a neat & clean neighborhood....CONTINUED "




John Jaye wrote on Sep 25, 2009 3:05 PM:

" I recall back in the 60's when I was coming up, Bogalusa was Beautiful and growing. That was the time when people CARED. Even when Mayor Rawls was in office, Bogalusa was a place you would invite people from all across america to come and visit. They would tell you that the Beauty of the city makes up for the smell of the mill. Now the mill smell better than some parts of Bogalusa. I love this city, But it takes more than you or I to make it better. WE NEED CHANGE "




Just Me wrote on Sep 25, 2009 2:46 PM:

" It will be interesting to see who qualifies to run for city offices this August. Who in their right mind would want to inherit this mess ???? By the way, the residency law was repealed back around 1999 or 2000, so city employees do not have to reside in the city "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:27 PM:

" ... "Oh no, not here (Bogalusa)"

YES, John Jaye, it's time to stop pointing fingers and passing the buck.

Unfortunately, that's what I get when I bring this issue up at City Hall Council Meetings.

NOBODY in City Hall is willing to DO SOMETHING about sprucing up our Bogalusa.

Our Mayor tells me, "We don't have any money to do that, Mr. Chandler"

... Let's start by cleaning up City Hall! NEW BLOOD! LEADERS WHO C A N D O !

GO BOGALUSA! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM:

" ... "First impressions of our city to visitors is a lasting impression."

Thank you, John Jaye, for telling it like it is. I have a brother living in St Tammany Parish who refuses to visit me here in Bogalusa. He calls Bogalusa, "scuzzy" and "depressing" ...

I moved here 7 years ago from Mandeville, and understand how he feels about Bogalusa. Bogalusa needs a "makeover" ...

We need to CHANGE the FIRST IMPRESSIONS people have about Bogalusa... beginning with City Hall.

Where is our Civic Pride?

GO BOGALUSA! "




John Jaye wrote on Sep 24, 2009 2:15 PM:

" Let's STOP pointing fingers. If we care anything about how the homes, apartments and etc, we live in are kept we will care about the city we live IN.

First impressions of our city to visitors is a lasting impression.

DON'T LET IT BE SAID, " OH NO NOT HERE " "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 23, 2009 4:02 PM:

" .... CODE ENFORCEMENT! ...

" ... "Rodney McGehee is in charge of code enforcement in Bogalusa, and the proper procedure includes contact and citation before the city can take action. The first step is reporting the problem. McGehee can be contacted at 732-6213."

Rodney McGehee is the man to call to get our Bogalusa CLEANED UP, folks ...

If his line is busy, cal back later and again and again.

WHEN DO WE WANT ACTION? N O W!

GO BOGALUSA! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 23, 2009 3:30 PM:

" Continued: TO: "Q"

Pardon my typo... I meant to say RETIRED ... Bogalusa should be a magnet drawing MORE retirees to settle here in such a beautiful, laid-back setting.

I do, however, want to BEGIN an UPWARD TREND that will guarantee JOBS right here in Bogalusa for our kids when they finish school.

Bogalusa needs all ages ... elderly, young, middle age ... EVERYBODY!

GO BOGALUSA!

Our kids should NOT have to LEAVE Bogalusa to find work! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 23, 2009 3:10 PM:

" .... jmcgrig wrote on Sep 22, 2009 2:30 PM:
" I think Bogalusa need new leadership. I nominate Fate Ferrell for Maypr in the next election. The people of Bogalusa has to come together and clean up Bogalusa politics and the trash in the city. "

I second the nomination, Bogalusa needs a "Go Getter" to get this job done ASAP!

Will YOU run for Mayor, Fate Ferrell?

GO BOGALUSA! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 23, 2009 11:47 AM:

" "John wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:22 PM:
" Good way to clean up the city is to stop
the dope deals that occur right out in the open. Day and night. "

I agree, John ... This issue needs to be addressed ABRUPTLY!

I have seen such incidences first hand, and it is scary! I hope our Bogalusa Police dept will join the Sheriff Dept and put a stop to this.

This is an ongoing battle that hurts Bogalusa !

STOP THE DRUG DEALS! "




John wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:22 PM:

" Good way to clean up the city is to stop
the dope deals that occur right out in the open. Day and night. "




jmcgrig wrote on Sep 22, 2009 2:30 PM:

" I think Bogalusa need new leadership. I nominate Fate Ferrell for Maypr in the next election. The people of Bogalusa has to come together and clean up Bogalusa politics and the trash in the city. "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 22, 2009 11:02 AM:

" ... "Rodney McGehee is in charge of code enforcement in Bogalusa, and the proper procedure includes contact and citation before the city can take action. The first step is reporting the problem. McGehee can be contacted at 732-6213."

Worth repeating, folks... Rodney McGehee is waiting to hear from YOU. Give him SPECIFICS. ADDRESSES, NAMES, anything that will help Rodney to better do his job.

Here's to "code enforcement" in Bogalusa! "




John you are an idiot wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:04 PM:

" << It only takes a few snobs to start screaming about nonsensical stuff...personally I think if someone wants to have trash on their property it's their right. >>

John, you are an idiot. Why would you be okay with living in filth? People prefering cleanliness does not equal snobiness. Why don't you and your trashy self go move to the Bogalusa junk yard, and live happily ever after. "




While ya at it... wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:48 AM:

" While Rodney is composing his list of contributions as code enforcement can we get Mr. Miller to compose a list of what he has accomplished for the city?

Has his "Grant Writing" skills provided enough to offset his handsome salary paid by the tax payers?

I hope that's what he's been doing because he certainly is not providing a very good show of accomplishment in his "Downtown deserted district"! "




Code enforcement wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:43 AM:

" First the city needs to get someone that can actually read and understand the codes before they can enforce them.

What about the code that requires employees of the city to reside within the city limits; police, fire, city and the administrations buddy's who get paid as workers?

I bet if this was enforced maybe then they would care about what is happening in the city not just coming there to cash a pay check! "




AriesTaurus wrote on Sep 19, 2009 10:15 PM:

" I submitted a previous post on this. Mr. Chandler, our leaders are bound by state law. If you will go to the link I sent for title 51 public health sanitary code, you may find this situation is covered.

Investigation/knowledge is the key. All the posting in the world won't change anything. Educate yourself! "




RB wrote on Sep 19, 2009 9:12 PM:

" As long as he (Rodney McGehee) is on the payroll. I totally agree with Mr. Candler, call him up and see if he'll do his dog gone job, if not! Get rid of him. Bogalusa already has enough dead weight on the payroll milking the City dry, and not producing!
Why should we have National Guards picking up behind Grown lazy People!

TAKE RESPOSIBILITY FOR YOUR CITY!!

h "




AriesTaurus wrote on Sep 19, 2009 3:49 PM:

" mr. chandler

look up title 51 of the louisiana health sanitary codes for the state of louisiana. i attempted to copy and paste the link here and it won't allow the http:// to be submitted. the remainder of the link is as follows:

doa.louisiana.gov/osr/lac/51v01/51v01.pdf

this is a lengthy document. you will have to research and find if your problem is addressed.

good luck. "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:57 AM:

" "Councilman Paul Penton said he’s ready to get something done. He arranged to meet with the administration’s Larry Miller to develop a request for the U.S. Army National Guard to come in and “help clean up some of this blight.” He also suggested enlisting volunteer assistance."

GO for it, Paul Penton! When can you get started? The Nat'l Guard and possibly prisoners can do much good in cleaning up Bogalusa.

BUT, can they go on private property without permission? OWNERS NEED TO BE CONTACTED FIRST. "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:48 AM:

" "only in bogalusa wrote on Sep 18, 2009 3:00 PM:
" can we please start with city hall first get rid of all the trash if these is a code why is it not being followed. maybe it kin to mr Rodney McGehee and maybe mack also "

Thank you, "only in Bogalusa" for your comment.

City Hall seems to be a good place to BEGIN cleaning up Bogalusa!

BETTER LEADERSHIP IS THE ANSWER FOLKS! ... remember this at election time ,... "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:43 AM:

" "" "Rodney McGehee is in charge of code enforcement in Bogalusa, and the proper procedure includes contact and citation before the city can take action. The first step is reporting the problem. McGehee can be contacted at 732-6213.""

CALL Rodney, folks ... let Rodney know you want ACTION to clean up our Bogalusa. Given Rodney SPECIFIC ADDRESSES to work on... and as much information as possible to help Rodney do his job! THEN FOLLOW_UP to see that the problem has been addressed! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 19, 2009 7:58 AM:

" QUESTION: Rodney McGehee, may we please see a list of property owners/tenants addresses you have cited for code violations in the last five years? How much money have you collected from property owners/tenants who violate the city codes for failing to maintain their property in an acceptable manner? Show us some EVIDENCE that you are doing your job for the people of Bogalusa. I will be happy to accompany you on a tour and you can take down addresses. ACTION PLEASE! "




John wrote on Sep 19, 2009 3:38 AM:

" It only takes a few snobs to start screaming about nonsensical stuff...personally I think if someone wants to have trash on their property it's their right.

Why not first concentrate on cleansing the streets of crime and the city of corrupt officials? "




Marcus wrote on Sep 18, 2009 9:26 PM:

" I agree, We need to get things cleaned up in Bogalusa, but, This is not going to start until we get all of the dead-head jobs mentioned in the story above out of City Hall. Then, let all of us begin.The Recall, or next election, will solve many problems for us, the Citizens of Bogalusa, We all have have to put the right people in office, then, we move foward to a better future. "




only in bogalusa wrote on Sep 18, 2009 3:00 PM:

" can we please start with city hall first get rid of all the trash if these is a code why is it not being followed. maybe it kin to mr Rodney McGehee and maybe mack also "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:57 PM:

" Marcelle Hanemann and Jacob Brooks ... you have my permission to publish what I have said in these blogs in any form that you feel will get us some ACTION!

Letter to the editor, editorial, whatever!

This article is good, but not new. I have been PREACHING this for many years now!

Why have I not been taken serious? "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:52 PM:

" "Rodney McGehee is in charge of code enforcement in Bogalusa, and the proper procedure includes contact and citation before the city can take action. The first step is reporting the problem. McGehee can be contacted at 732-6213."

Report problems that need to be addressed and see if Rodney will do his job. WHY have I not met this man in the seven years I have lived in Bogalusa and have been fighting BLIGHT here?

This not not speak well of the job that Rodney is doing for us! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:49 PM:

" "Distefano said she just wants somebody to make sure everybody does their part to keep, or make, Bogalusa beautiful."

Therein lies the problem, Mary, ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES IS NEEDED! Also, City Officials need to CARE, this is necessary if the job is to get done. We can not "wish" it will go away!

Call Rodney McGehee, folks 732-6213 Let this man KNOW you want ACTION! "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:43 PM:

" "Rodney McGehee is in charge of code enforcement in Bogalusa, and the proper procedure includes contact and citation before the city can take action. The first step is reporting the problem. McGehee can be contacted at 732-6213."...

... PLEASE CALL RODNEY McGEHEE NOW FOLKS ... DON'T GIVE UP UNTIL HE DOES SOMETHING FOR BOGALUSA. In my seven years in Bogalusa I have never met this man!

i DO NOT KNOW WHERE HIS BASE OF OPERATIONS IS. This does not speak well of Rodney, "put this man to work" "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:37 PM:

" (continued) I join with Fate Ferrell and Mary Distefano in STRONGLY ENCOURAGING OUR CITIZENS TO DEMAND THAT BOGALUSA BE TREATED LIKE THE BEAUTIFUL CITY SHE IS. NO MORE "CITY DUMP" ... NO MORE BLIGHT ALLOWED... WE NEED TO BEGIN THAT UPWARD JOURNEY TO THAT MAGIC CITY OF PRIDE!

... I love Bogalusa ... Do YOU share my love of Bogalusa?

... Where do we go from here?

... I say we go onward and upward!

Ed Chandler "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:31 PM:

" TO: CITY HALL, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILPERSONS: I SAY, GET ON BOARD and DO SOMETHING or GET OUTTA THE WAY!

Don't be a stumbling block to the re-birth of Bogalusa!

YES, Money is important, BUT there are GRANTS to be had ... and more important than money is the DESIRE to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

I have watched seven years of corrupt government... It's time for a complete change in City hall!

NEW BLOOD! GO BOGALUSA! (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:26 PM:

" (continued) First step: ACKNOWLEDGE that we have a problem SECOND STEP: ELECT/APPOINT HONEST LEADERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT WATCHING OUR LITTLE MAGIC CITY BLOSSOM INTO A GRAND OLD LADY!

... Our terrain is indeed beautiful! We have a rich past. We have basically good citizens here, we need HONEST POLITICIANS, though.

... LEADERS with IDEAS who CARE and are willing to WORK ... They are here, they just need to be encouraged to step up and GO BOGALUSA! (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:20 PM:

" (continued) MY BOGALUSA, OUR BOGALUSA deserves to be a shining example of what an older, small town CAN BE. A laid-back friendly place to live and raise a family. Good schools, good roads, good lighting, well-landscaped lots and yards, ...

a place we can all be PROUD TO CALL HOME!

a place where people will WANT to MOVE INTO, not OUT FROM!

Let's hear it folks, am I making any sense? Stand with me then. (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:17 PM:

" (continued) This should all be published as an editorial or letter to the editor, I leave this up to Jacob Brooks.

I say things that need to be said. I address issues. I TRY to make City Hall and property owners and tenants LISTEN and CARE!

NO, Bogalusa does not deserve to be a "City Dump" My Bogalusa deserves better.

MY Bogalusa deserves to be treated like a lady, a gracious lady, old sections, new sections, all of Bogalusa. (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:12 PM:

" (continued) I'm probably wasting my time writing all these positive ideas of what Pleasant Hill SHOULD BE ... I have said these things over and over again to the City Officials, and they just do not care about Bogalusa!

I LIKE living close to shopping centers, medical facilities, LSU Hospital, churches, parks and play grounds, etc. I am an elderly, retired, widowed gentleman and do not need a large lot to maintain.

I DO NOT, However, like living among property that is in a state of decay(continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:04 PM:

" (continues) MOST OTHER CITIES WOULD CRACK DOWN ON SUCH BLIGHT! WHY does not Bogalusa care?

Avenue B, a major entrance to Bogalusa, along with Avenue F, should be a SHOWPLACE for people entering Bogalusa! They should be prized, treasured, renovated, beautified, well-maintained.

People entering Bogalusa via Avenues B and F should see a beautiful, old neighborhood, a desirable place to settle down, especially for retired folks who do not want nor need acreage, but DO NEED convenience to all the shopping facilities and medical facilities.(continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:59 PM:

" (continued) I made this known to Mayor" Mack " ... he was not interested. I complained to the MAYOR that people are MILKING many older homes for the RENT, and he said to me, "I don't own any "rent houses" on Avenue B" ...

PROPERTY OWNERS and TENANTS need to be approached and TOLD that they MUST keep their homes and yards CLEAN and NEAT, or ELSE FACE FINES! We have Ordinances on the books that mandate this ...(continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:54 PM:

" (continued) now I am ANGRY! one Christian Real Estate lady (no name mentioned here), has rental property two houses from mine with JUNK, TRASH, debris in the rear yard by the garage that needs to be hauled away to the dump. IT SITS THERE ROTTING! IT IS AN EYESORE, UGLY... she seems to be only concerned about collecting her rent. There is an ugly name for this "SLUM LORDS"... (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:50 PM:

" (continued) I have been polite, friendly, mildly frustrated, angry, all to no avail! YES, much of Bogalusa looks like a JUNK YARD!

Older neighborhoods need not be rundown and dirty! HOUSES and GROUNDS and GARAGES and SHEDS need to be maintained. TRASH needs to be hauled away, not STORED, as is the case on Avenue B ...

I am embarased to report
that property near my home is used for STORING JUNK! both inside and outside ...(continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:43 PM:

" "Distefano said she just wants somebody to make sure everybody does their part to keep, or make, Bogalusa beautiful."

HOGWASH! NOTHING will happen until we ELECT City Officials who really CARE! REMEMBER THIS NEXT ELECTION, FOLKS! I have not found one person in City Hall who CARES about the BLIGHT in Bogalusa!, and I have spoken to MANY from the Mayor down.

Only The daily News is (usually) on my side in making citizens, voters, residents, property owners, tenants, aware of the serious nature of BLIGHT in Bogalusa! (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:38 PM:

" (continued) I look the mayor and the City Council people in the eyes and ASK FOR A CLEAN BOGALUSA! They ignore my pleas for help. They brush me off. Marilyn Bailey Crews tells us "we are the government, we cannot do anything about the BLIGHT but report it to the MAYOR! The Mayor tells us that the city does not have any money nor equipment to clean up Bogalusa. The National Guard has been mentioned, Prisoners were mentioned, (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:32 PM:

" (continued) I write letters to The daily News, write Editorials, write blogs ... ask for HELP to eliminate BLIGHT, and NOBODY TAKES ACTION!

I see posters "talking" about keeping Bogalusa clean, about "Bogalusa Means Business", only EMPTY WORDS.

I PLEAD with EVERYBODY CONCERNED to CLEAN UP YOUR PROPERTY ( grounds, houses, sheds, service roads, garages).

I write columns in The daily News ASKING our citizens and politicians to DO SOMETHING to CLEAN UP OUR BOGALUSA ... NOTHING HAPPENS.

The Mayor tells me, ""We have no money to do anything" ... (continued) "




Edmond Chandler wrote on Sep 18, 2009 12:25 PM:

" I have been fighting this BLIGHT issue for almost 7 years now, but am told that nothing can be done about it. I was even told to MOVE AWAY if I'm not satisfied with all the BLIGHT! I attend City Council Meetings, write to the Mayor and City Depts., telephone City Hall, I speak up at City Council Meetings, and "they" turn me OFF! I call Andy Deleon and OFFER to accompany him with pad, pen, camera and DOCUMENT property that needs attention(continued) "

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