Comments for Seven Villages, Janet Joakim

Comment on don’t forget – centerville christmas stroll today! by Bob Lewsen

Bob Lewsen — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:47:49 +0000

Dear Madam President Janet Joakim,
I sincerely appreciate your keeping us informed about the myriad of activities going on in our dear villages. I am so happy we moved here in September 07 and to have made your acquaintance!
We will, unfortunately, have to miss the stroll through Centerville this evening; be sure that our prayers are with everyone to have jolly good time,
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Bob and Susan Lewsen

Comment on political signs are personal property by JSJ

JSJ — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:20 +0000

t – stop leaving message on this blog – they will remain moderated, and if you don’t stop i will take action

Comment on political signs are personal property by Christine

Christine — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:41:05 +0000

Congratulations Janet. We are proud of you for fighting and standing up for yourself! You prevailed and with tact, class & dignity. Good for you!

Comment on recall election by Home-owners in Precinct 6

Home-owners in Precinct 6 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:41 +0000

Dear Mrs. Joakim,
unfortunately, we too were misled in this unsavory petition. Caught WAY off guard, and only half understanding what it was we (regretfully!) were even signing(shame on us),we (unknowingly)supported the recall. Shortly after, it became clear to us someone with a personal agenda was driving this. We have since been treated in a manner that could almost be considered stalking us, for signatures and deliveries of unwanted newsletters and information. We even had an unauthorized “vote Yes” sign posted on our private property when we were not there. We were horrified and threw it away. We have been harrassed into signing things and now realize that we absolutely do NOT agree with this recall party, and certainly do not want to be involved with this conspiracy. We feel we were tricked into signing as we were HEAVILY distracted and honestly, not the least bit interested in what this person wanted to convey. It was almost a means to just make them go away. We have both learned a valuable lesson about ‘giving away” your signature without properly understanding what it is your signing! I am going to try my best to have our names removed from any petition or the like the other party may have. I’m not sure if that’s possible, and if that’s the unfortunate case, PLEASE know not everyone who signed ANY paper at all, is even against you. In fact, both my husband and I voted FOR YOU in the past. And we WILL do so again this time by voting NO on the recall. And keep in mind, this vote is all that really matters, not misguided signatures. We do not believe that the state of affairs, be it the town, government, or economy, is because of you! We believe you are doing the very best you can. Afterall, this IS YOUR town too! Your home. Your family. Your friends, and your neighbors. We will be toasting you at the news of your victory! Sending you my heartfelt and most sincere apologies, and truest, very best wishes…

Comment on political signs are personal property by JSJ

JSJ — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:08:28 +0000

Three signs found on private property have pieces of my signs attached to them under stickers etc…

If anyone finds a sign on their property – (do not take them or steal them please!)- please don’t throw them away, please look at what is under the stickers.

Comment on political signs are personal property by JSJ

JSJ — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:04:10 +0000

Johnathan –
there is no one registered to vote in this precinct with that name in that spelling.

Comment on political signs are personal property by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:19:43 +0000

Ms. Joakim, I am in possession of a sign that was placed on the property line between my house and my neighbors. When I removed it, the woman who was driving a maroon ford p-up told me that I was stealing her property. When I refused to give it back she said that “she was sorry and that she had placed it there in error.” This sign had an attached sign displaying a bumper sticker. When I pealed the sticker off, it was attached to one of your campaign signs. I made a mental note of the license plate of the truck. I will get that information to you. Good luck. You have my vote!

Comment on political signs are personal property by JSJ

JSJ — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:11:16 +0000

johnathan (if you are going to use a persona at least spell the name correctly!)

We don’t steal signs. I know its hard to believe but we just don’t do that nor do we condone it.
But making those accusations are a clever way to give yourselves permission to do the same to others.

What is interesting is that the people who found signs on their own property have showed us that in order to expand the signs to include your stickers etc, other people’s campaign signs have been cut up and used as extenders.

We will look into this legally after the campaign.

I understand that a week ago saturday one of the postal workers in centerville found a stack of bumperstickers in the public area of the post office. This is illegal and they were removed. Ask the postmaster what the legal process is for posting anything in a post office and you will learn that ANY campaign literature of any kind is illegal. It is a federal building.

But, no one is suprised at any of this behavior.

Comment on political signs are personal property by Johnathan

Johnathan — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:31:23 +0000

Recall organizers have been very careful to place signs only on authorized personal properties.

If you are in posession of recall signs, it is likely because you or your husband, whom you claimed was in charge of signs, stole them.

I found a big a pile of stickers from the Centerville Post Office and am passing them out.
People are anxious to have them!

Comment on political signs are personal property by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:39:23 +0000

I have a sign that had a bumper sticker promoting your recall attached to it using a piece from another sign. The other sign was from Mr. Atsalis. I will leave you my e-mail address by sending it to your e-mail listed above.

Comment on are you ready for christmas? mark your calendars! by JSJ

JSJ — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:46:14 +0000

Not sure – there have been a lot of people who have becomed concerned about the tone and tenor of the COG group.

Comment on recall election by Precint 6 home-owner

Precint 6 home-owner — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:37:40 +0000

Ms. Joakim, How can I stop this woman from posting signs that I do not want on my property line? I am not a supporter of the recall and do not want her signs making it appear that I am in support of your recall.

Comment on are you ready for christmas? mark your calendars! by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:32:45 +0000

Tried to access Barnstable Beat, entry has been restricted. Why the sudden change? This will probably drive off a lot of fans.

Comment on recall election by resident

resident — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:41:44 +0000

Janet, I had a sign in my yard supporting your recall which I did not authorize. I remioved it & threw it away. One of my friends told me that it is considered stolen property. However, it was put on my property near Old Falmouth rd. and left. Is it ok that I removed it? I don’t want to get in trouble, but I don’t support your recall. My neighbor had the same thing happen to her. What should we do if it happens again? Thank-you and good luck with your recall, we will be there voting no.

Comment on recall election by Mary

Mary — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:56:02 +0000

Mrs. Joakim,
I had to delay my post in regards to last weeks council meeting. I am outraged for being lied to and taken advantage of by Taryn Thoman who came to my door back in August. At my door she appeared to be a woman with genuine concern for the town. The woman that I saw on TV the other night seemed like she is angry and bully like. It is with much regret that I must tell you that I signed the petition supporting your recall. I am old enough that I should have been able to see right through her act. Unfortunately, the recall has been initiated and I cannot have my name removed. However, I plan to speak with my neighbors and urge them to change their minds and vote for you. NOT against you. A group of us go walking in the mornings and I will be discussing this with them. I also was pleased to see your fellow councilor come to your defense as he spoke about what kind of person Ms. Thoman is. There were others on the council that urged the voters to turn out in support of you as well. I for one was unaware of the personal attacks that have been focused on not only you but your daughters. Hearing that this woman had directed personal attacks at your daughters was the turning point for me. I was asking myself the question “what is this really about?” I was delighted to read that you are going to fight the recall attempt. I realize that I am only one vote but, I will be speaking with my friends in the morning and I am sure that they will have a different point of view. Good luck to you and your family.