By: mullyman

mullyman — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:44:21 +0000

Just another example of typical politicians pay to play attitude. The recycle should never of been shut down and just like our state politicians that preached recycling they also cut funds for it but still collect the recycle fees.I do not believe there is a for the people politician serving any place in our system.

By: JB Bronson

JB Bronson — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:16:28 +0000

In addition to O’Malley’s propensity for graft, his skill set would require a three year process. Do your job and look ahead and start the bidding process now where necessary. O’Malley, you are a crook.

By: sloweb

sloweb — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:24:25 +0000

America has become the land of swamps!

By: rukidding

rukidding — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:38:45 +0000

Finally someone is catching up to O’Malley and his financial connection with Atascadrero Waste Alternative. It’s very clear and easy to follow and you can start with O;Malleys Portola Inn webpage and the posted donations. The early webpages for the Cinco de Mayo bicycle programs that O’Malley took credit for and directly received a $1000 donation that he personally obtained from the garbage company. The check is on file in Atascadero’s Finance Department with notes stating it came from O’Malley. Shortly after this was noted to the city manager O’Malley cancelled the application for the use of the park the next year and instead had the Kiwanis put the application in. Years prior to closing the recycling center the company was talking to O’Malley regarding closing the center. At the last go around that is why the recycling center was not part of the contract which O’Malley pushed thru with staff’s support. Consequently the center closed and may probably be the biggest financial blunder in Atascadero as it removed close to $1 million dollars of proceeds that would have gone back to the citizens of Atascadero. O’Malley’s claim that it would cost $35,000 to $60,000 and take 3 years to orchestrate a new contract is a false statement. When the contract came up last time Bill Worrell from the Integrated Waste Management Authority made a presentation at the city council meeting and stated that the consulting side could cost around $25,000 although he volunteered to do it for the city for free. That is on the record as it was at a city council meeting and there should be a complete video of that on the city’s web page. O’Malley’s claim of between $35-$60 dollars out of an anticipated $150,000 cost is absolutely not correct. O’Malley has been on the Board of Directors for the IWMA for years and is currently it’s Vice President and should really know the facts, which I think he does, but there is a definite lack of transparency here.
O’Malley constanly claims his financial brilliance and at the hearing for the last garbage contract lectured everyone for close to 15 minutes on his brilliance of business and contract negotiations. It too is on the city’s web page.
The council’s vote on this should be very discerning to the citizens of Atascadero. You have 2 highly qualified council members, Fonzi and Bourbeau, who are proven successful business people that voted no for this. You have successful garbage companies wanting to bid and possibly provide equal, if not better, service at a cheaper price. Basically a principal of Business 101. Why would you not put it out for competitive bidding. It’s an elected officials obligation to look out for the citizens and not themselves. In business they know that competitive bidding is good for everyone and usually keeps things honest. O’Malley’s intent certainly is questionable but he had his side kick who vote with him and shadows him everywhere for every opportunity for the photo op.
The swamp in Atascadero is rising especially along the Atascadero Creek where the new $3.1 million bridge was completed and will be a great addition to town. Interesting how the property next to the bridge is owned by a member of the O’Malley family. Mr. O’Malley deeded this to his son when it appeared to be a conflict of interest during some issues with the former RDA. Since his son did not live at home it is legally ok for O’Malley to vote on issues surrounding the property. Although in the ethics training that elected officials take every 2 years there is an example of this and it states that although it’s legal it would be highly unethical. So you can gauge the ethical question yourself. I wonder what the financial gain will be to the O’Malley family when and if this property ever sells?

Comments on: Atascadero officials vote against competitive bidding

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