Jordan Cove wouldn't have any play if not for Salem
slang definition of the word “boost” is “to steal or rob, especially by shoplifting or pickpocketing.” Remember that every time you see or hear an ad for Boost Southwest Oregon.
Read MoreTag: Ken Messerle
BlueRidgeLNG and the economic development "morass" and more PSYOPS
The Port of Coos Bay can certainly start a support group by why not make clear to the public who and what the group really is?
Read MorePort to renew Messerle consulting contract, declare another emergency
Messerle is brother to commissioner Fred Messerle and brother-in-law to SCDC director, Sandy Messerle.
Read MoreBay Area Chamber of Commerce private donations buying political capital
Because they are a non-profit organization they do not have to list their donors allowing the businesses that funded Ken Messerle’s legislative soiree this session to remain anonymous. Nevertheless, the chamber is bought and paid for and like any hired gun is delivering on the very narrow interests of its benefactors.
Read MoreOregon Government Ethics Commission
Fred Messerle, newly appointed to the Coos County Commission, has extensive land and business holdings that may result in conflicts of interest with the county. Further, his spouse works for the South Coast Development Council and his brother Ken Messerle is a registered lobbyist. Both SCDC and Ken Messerle actively support issues, including ORC and Jordan Cove LNG, that come before the county commission for a vote
Read MoreCoos citizens participate in their own manipulation
How could Main and Parry be so indiscriminate as to allow the appointment of Fred Messerle? The potential for conflicts of interest are staggering. Shame on them both.
Read MoreSome observations on the seven commission finalists
The county is on the cusp of great changes, in my humble opinion, with momentum building toward letting go of old failed stereotypes and 19th century paradigms. This momentum could launch the county forward into the 22nd century or, with the wrong leadership keep it mired in the past.
Read MorePort of Coos Bay doesn’t require lobbyists to submit written work reports
The Port spends up to $10,000 per month for the services of two consulting firms because “… it is not possible for Port staff to be in Salem or other locations throughout the entire legislative session…”
Read MorePort of Coos Bay consulting contracts with Steve Marks and Ken Messerle
The Port was kind enough to provide copies of the contracts with both firms and links are provided below but here is a summary. Marks was paid from $5,700 to $8,500 per month plus expenses for the following duties.
Read MoreWhy does the Port of Coos Bay pay lobbyists?
Port of Coos Bay, one of the action items was to increase the monthly retainer to Ken Messerle of Coast Consulting and Services, LLC from $2,000 to $2,500 per month.
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