In Buffalo the lead on this flood insurence was taken by Councilmember Mickey Kearns but then Mr.Higgins stole all the credit. When is somebody other than our do nothing mayor going to step up and help the taxpayer out in our city for a change? It's going to take some WORK from some council member to get this thing done. Who is going to do the job? Hope someone steps up soon cause this issue is just like that bogus Peace Bridge going on 20plus years and counting!
[QUOTE=andreahaxton;617092]On March 15, 2010 Council meeting agenda:
Council Member Szymanski – requests Council approval of resolution asking our federal representatives to remove the unfair burden of having to pay flood insurance. QUOTE]
What 's the status of this request? Any answers to Szymanski?
He isn't going to do a thing. Think about it he's had four years he hasn't done a thing for that or anything else. Just look at the rapidly falling apart ward he runs. He's just continuing the work of Danny "do nothing" Kozub who started this process 12 years ago. Now Danny wants to work for the state go figure!!
I'm very glad to see some people are still concerned about the Flood Insurance issue. I cannot understand why more citizens aren't spitting mad. The Federal government is ripping people off on this Flood Insurance. Putting the 2nd ward area in a "high risk" category is causing unnecessary financial burden on Lackawanna cititzens. The Federal goverment should not be basing the flood insurance on elevation, it should be based on actual ACTIVITY in the area. I would ask FEMA, "when was the last time that creek flooded around the Warsaw, Kirby, Elkhart area? When was the last flood insurance claim in this area?"
Since our local government doesn't seem to care about the financial burden imposed on it's citizens, I've been looking into other avenues for help. I have contacted FEMA, NYS Banking Association, NYS Insurance Commissioner, my insurance agent, 2 NYS senators and no one can tell me who regulates mortgage lenders regarding their insurance requirement policies. FEMA states they require insurance only cover the loan amount, however FEMA admits that mortgage lenders have free reign to require whatever they like regarding insurances. Our Federal government is NOT doing a very good job governing their own flood insurance. I fear for our country now that the Federal goverment has it's hands in our health insurance.
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I feel the same way as you do. This flood insurence thing is a rip off no doubt. I also fear for my healthcare because government is just one big breaucracy that will just screw everything up. Look how long it takes for them to fix this simple flood insurence problem? What the hell are they going to do when people's healthcare is in their hands? Good luck trying to get any medical help ASAP.This healthcare thing is the biggest disaster since the 60's Great Society programs. We have seen firsthand how well that worked!
truth, what do I care I rent
If your landlord had to increase his/her flood insurance, you can bet it would affect you then.Originally Posted by la14218
NO sur BELMONT lets you charge so much! that is why I don't care about who is in office or what it cost. I don't pay for it.
I love it! Someone I know was walking through the neighborhood trying to get signatures to run for office and kept finding "renters" who also PROUDLY announced that they weren't registered voters because they were convicted felons! Yep, with our school district ranking #98th...look who we attract to our City!!
I got sick of banging my head against the wall..
Renters
Flood Insurance
Schools
BS Politics
I moved.
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"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis (1935)
How's your head?
Ms. Zanna, you are no lady!!!
Fact!
First of all, issues that matter, as a rule, ---ONLY matter to most of the people, some of the time. AND issues that matter, as a rule, MUST be kept ignited by some of the people--ALL of the time, or they will go out.
Society has lots and lots of issues as we all know. Because there are so many issues people feel overwhelmed and start out caring but fizzle out for numerous reasons. Personal/family commitments are usually the most important, and rightfully so. At this point they justify their own lack of participation by telling themselves, I have done my share-let someone else do it. Or worse, people trust that the politicians that patted them on the back and bought them a draft pre-election promised them that they would take care of it. HA! Well we all know what the political leaders aren't doing!
So.....where do we go from here and how do we begin?
People who care, just keep caring, and make the time somehow--to keep the pressure on the ones responsible for the decisions that adversely affect you and yours BY---making meetings, phone calls, e-mails, letters, etc.!
I believe in takin' it to the streets, people power, AND the squeaky wheel gets the oil!
One person can make a difference, Rosa Parks did!
This is an election year AND the year of Accountability!
I have networked with Mickey Kearns for years, he will gladly discuss with anyone how he went about it- to do what he accomplished with FEMA in South Buffalo. Mr Higgins is OUR federal link as you already know. Call him first and tell his office that you want to go on public record, stating....if a couple hundred people call....the oil can has to come out!
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Great!
Relatively reasonable taxes. (note: Relatively)
Great school district
Peace and quiet
Would have been much more enjoyable if I didn't have to deal with any Realtors when sold/bought the houses.
"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis (1935)
I understand your fustrations!!!
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