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Category Archives: On the record
On the record with Frank Dittenhafer — 5.17.12
“It may be time to replace the trees — they’re Bradford Pears — and put in a better tree with a more transparent canopy and different space. It still provides us with a very nice, valuable treescape, but works a … Continue reading
Posted in business, downtown, Emily Opilo, On the record, West Market Street
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On the record with Steven Buffington — 5.8.11
“If you’re a citizen who has a fire at the moment a train goes through there, that would be a big concern.” – Fire Chief Steven Buffington, on a plan to relocate a new city fire station from the previously … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, On the record, Safety
Tagged closing, fire station, goodwill, location, lot 11, plan, railroad, rex/laurel, train, York
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On the record with Henry Nixon — 4.19.11
“It’s like being a little bit pregnant.” – York City Councilman Henry Nixon, in response to a complaint from a city resident that increased enforcement of nuisance abatement laws would have unintended consequences — such as cracking down on neighbors … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Emily Opilo, neighbors, On the record
Tagged abatement, cat, henry nixon, laws, missing, nuisance, on the record, pregnant
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On the record with Brian O’Connor — 4.5.11
“If this place ever fails as a non profit I’m more concerned what’s going to happen to those windows. I don’t want them to end up above someone’s man cave or their garage bar.” – City resident Brian O’Connor, … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, downtown, Emily Opilo, On the record
Tagged brian o'connor, eagles, FOE, HARB, on the record, windows, york city council
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On the record with Genevieve Ray — 3.29.11
“My dad used to say, ‘If we had some ham, we could have ham and eggs, if we had eggs.’” – York City Council President Genevieve Ray, in response to a proposal from city fire chief Steven Buffington … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, City Council, Emily Opilo, On the record, Safety
Tagged budget, buffington, close, eggs, fire, genevieve ray, on the record, quote, station
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On the record with Toni Smith — 2.17.11
“We couldn’t please everybody, and Jesus Christ couldn’t either. So I don’t feel too bad.” – York City Councilwoman Toni Smith, on the subject of the city’s proposed zoning ordinance. After several years of drafting and more than a month … Continue reading
Posted in boards, City Council, Emily Opilo, On the record
Tagged councilwoman, Jesus, on the record, quoted, toni smith, york city council, zoning
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On the record with Toni Smith — 2.3.11
“We might disagree on some things, but I invite you to come back. I met some of you individually, and you’re very nice people. And I hope you think the same about me. And I could be your grandma, so … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Emily Opilo, On the record, Safety
Tagged ban, gun, gun rights, protest, second amendment, toni smith, York, york city council
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