Max Power Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee because he is a council tenant? That socialist scamp, chairman Watson apparently agreed? What a strange affair, someone who knows the issues first hand is perceived to have a vested interest, I would have thought he would be an asset to the committee! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Max Power said: I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee because he is a council tenant? That socialist scamp, chairman Watson apparently agreed? What a strange affair, someone who knows the issues first hand is perceived to have a vested interest, I would have thought he would be an asset to the committee! keep us posted on that one, Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Eddie Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Max Power said: I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee because he is a council tenant? That socialist scamp, chairman Watson apparently agreed? It probably serves Devon Watson’s purpose to solicit sympathy for his ridiculous views. He seems to be a monstrous left wing cock womble. Edited July 11, 2022 by Steady Eddie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 how can a South African ,single, get on the housing list in the first place , something needs investigating , 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Eddie Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Omobono said: how can a South African ,single, get on the housing list in the first place , something needs investigating , Likely by being a noisy, irritating, pain in the ass that nobody wants to say no to otherwise it will be splattered all over social media for everyone to read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, Max Power said: I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee because he is a council tenant? That socialist scamp, chairman Watson apparently agreed? What a strange affair, someone who knows the issues first hand is perceived to have a vested interest, I would have thought he would be an asset to the committee! That would be a great story if it were true. Checking the council website he appears to live in a shared bedsit. So either it's untrue or the council website is out of date. http://www.douglas.gov.im/index.php/the-council/councillors/item/2572-mr-councillor-devon-watson#.YsyUZ6TTUzY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davos Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, 0bserver said: That would be a great story if it were true. Watson is a massive big mouthed sad squawking little cunt. So it’s highly likely that it’s true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Max Power said: I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee because he is a council tenant? That socialist scamp, chairman Watson apparently agreed? What a strange affair, someone who knows the issues first hand is perceived to have a vested interest, I would have thought he would be an asset to the committee! You heard wrong. Council house tenants can and are on the housing committee. As am I. Nobody was advised to resign. However, initial advice, or communication, could have been better as some members were under the impression they couldn’t be on the committee if they are council tenants until they checked it themselves. Naturally, if you discuss or vote on something that directly concerns where you live then there are rules on declaring interests. This can be tricky at times and lead to all sorts of wrong stories making the rounds. As always, my email and those of all other councillors are public. As are our phone numbers. Get in touch and ask. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Right wing lies again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsdesk Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Max Power said: I heard a bit of a beaut today, that a city councillor had been 'advised' to resign from the housing committee I see they’re all now “Douglas City” councillors on social media. Makes me laugh every time I read the title. Delusions of grandeur. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Newsdesk said: I see they’re all now “Douglas City” councillors on social media. Makes me laugh every time I read the title. Delusions of grandeur. If they put anything else it'd be factually incorrect? Also I thoroughly enjoy how many feathers Devon is able to ruffle simply by existing. Inspirational stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, HeliX said: If they put anything else it'd be factually incorrect? Also I thoroughly enjoy how many feathers Devon is able to ruffle simply by existing. Inspirational stuff. Yes we’re city councillors now because it’s a city. Big deal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, Amadeus said: Yes we’re city councillors now because it’s a city. Big deal. Actually you're not. It doesn't become officially a city till the 'letters patent' are handed over and that is usually done at some sort of royal visit. As Tynwald day failed to attract even any C-list Royals, you'll just have to wait till they decide they can trust the flights. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: Actually you're not. It doesn't become officially a city till the 'letters patent' are handed over and that is usually done at some sort of royal visit. As Tynwald day failed to attract even any C-list Royals, you'll just have to wait till they decide they can trust the flights. Will the City of Douglas be getting a 'Lord Mayor'? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, SleepyJoe said: Will the City of Douglas be getting a 'Lord Mayor'? No. You have to apply for that separately apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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