Comments by Washingtonian | Eastern NC Now

no, no, no.
Fritz got the most votes from the Citizens of Washington, then of all the other candidates.
If there had been a boycott against his business, there would have an explosion of new customers to offset that boycott.
Regardless, it is urgent that he rescind this bad decision, and come back fighting. He has the ability to organize supporters if he will just ask. We are not mind reader.
People often think they are alone...when they are NOT.

Commented: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 @ 10:18 am By: Washingtonian

Concerned Taxpayer, In Nick Fritz Facebook post, he defended Sadler and Tyre. WHY? Does anyone know?
I will never forget Tyre telling a constituent: "If you dont like how we do things, hire a lawyer."
Well Brabo did and look at the mess that has caused. She had to do it, unlike most of us) because she had a business to defend. So I dont blame her at all.
I know that Perreault was calling for everyone to be a team player. Well, I cant forget that is what manager Russell was doing right after he demoted the police chief...calling that demoted police chief a team player.
Those are all peculiar things to me. Or i should say personnel CONTROL strategies by govt.

Commented: Friday, May 1st, 2026 @ 1:32 pm By: Washingtonian

Did Nick Fritz really just resign from the city council?
I say dont let him. Tell the City Council NOT TO ACCEPT his resignation.

Commented: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 @ 5:25 pm By: Washingtonian

2 of 2
If a citizen points out a problem, whose job is it to make sure tht issue doesnt just fall into a blackhole. Sloppy govts open the door to corrupt govts.
In meeting minutes the transcripts constantly refer to STAFF said this or STAFF said that. Well who the hell is Mr Staff? Doesnt he have a name or title? I see it as an attempt to obfiscate so that no one can be held accountable.
Maybe I should ask a councilmember, but I have a feeling they wouldnt know the answers.
Why does it take a whole month to see meeting transcripts. Ya know this isnt the fifties. If there is not a monthly meeting, then it takes 2 months to see it. This is bad, lazy govt. But do they want to do better?

Commented: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 @ 11:40 am By: Washingtonian

CV, Could Tyre make u be mean & vengeful to another, if u werent
already leaning that way? I know Davis exposed Perreault for screaming at B.R. so loudly it could b heard through th walls. That would anger me too, but Perreault had already showed himself 2b an emotional hothead that needed exposing. What had Bobby done to hm? Dont forget that Tyre had already been ragging on BR from day 1. WHY? What was th conflict? The 2nd most painful thing i do is watch the Council meetings. The MOST painful thing I do is rewind & watch again the ramblings of some as they are making us read their minds and read between the lines, to understand what the hell they are getting at.
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Commented: Monday, April 20th, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By: Washingtonian

I like to think about Conspiracy theories. I find them entertaining.
So why has JDavis been targeted for erasure by a Washington group?
Is it because he "thinks out loud" and publishes what he's thinking?
Some people test drive their ideas in a public way, never expecting pple to adopt it--just asking them to think about it. Ppl shouldnt b treated like criminals for this.
Or is it because he is a religious man, wearing it on his sleeve?
A religious man is scary to Progressives. The whole thing sets their
hair on fire. They know a religious man takes God as his master, &
never another human. Rightly or wrongly he believes God is on his
side. Progressives know they cant control him. Hence he must b
destroyed. They dont dare let his ideas catch on locally.

To prove a conspiracy theory, I must 1st determine who THEY are. Its
hard to do tht locally bec some pple r a bit of both sides. Its like Kamala's Venn diagram.
Take it or leave it--these r my thoughts. I could b right.I could b wrong.

Commented: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By: Washingtonian

Washington govt has some serious in-your-face issues, but we wouldnt know it by looking only at this forum where the favorite subject is Hood.
I'm thinking is this the most important issue locally? I'm thinking no...that it's a diversion...look over here at this shiny thing. Dont look at what th City is doing in the darkness. They hired a city manager w/out a public Council vote as required by law. They stopped Davis from talking twice (Monday) using a point of order. Then they voted to remove him from 2 committees that he had been appointed to. You think "they" are out to get Hood, but even more so out to get Davis. He is being erased as the SovietUnion use to do to the regime's enemies. Davis said things in public...but the secret cabal, said u cant do tht & we will show u the power we hav.
It may even be the GOP Victory committee leading this assault, showing they would rather u talk abt Hood. Remember when Garris/Kidwell were callin 4 resignations.
Is Robinson still n th hospital?

Commented: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By: Washingtonian

I saw this on Joe Davis's Facebook page. He wrote what you see below:

"Just received this email:
Good morning,
We are excited to share an important update with you all. The City of Washington has officially hired a new City Manager, Jonathan N. Rorie, MPA, who will begin his role on Monday, April 13."

The email was signed by Ellen Brabo. My question is...did this guy get hired without a meeting and vote at which JoeDavis would have been present???? Inquiring minds want to know.

Commented: Friday, April 10th, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By: Washingtonian

AngryOnAguila, you make an excellent point. Screaming at anyone in a meeting shows an unfitness that in normal times absolutely does call for a resignation. I've gotten so use to rude violent behavior from so many beings on this planet that I actually just took it with a grain of salt. I'm glad your reminded me that, that kind of behavior shows a kind of 21st Century mental illness so prevalent today.
An apology to the whole City is definitely a Must, and the least that must be done.

While I want to criticize people in Govt for actions that I consider negligent and unprofessional, or even ignorant, I would always do that with courtesy. Sometimes I almost have to bite my tongue off. If you have ever been that one person with your hair on fire, you know what I mean, but being professional is what an adult must do!

Commented: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 @ 8:57 pm By: Washingtonian

I'm curious, what parts of our geography would be inviting to businesses?
Do we have a lot of vacant buildings where small businesses could locate with walking traffic? Where is the vacant land that large businesses would want to locate? It matters because current citizens will object to certain businesses locating too closely to their homes. But curious minds do want to know? Where?
East side, west side, north side, south side??

However, if I had a choice, I would put my business outside the city so I wouldnt have to pay City taxes too!! I mean, what smart person wants to live under county AND City bureaucratic rules, if they can avoid it?

Seems to me like the County Govt and our State Reps should be prodded to pick up the slack and do something besides just lazily place yea and nay vote on meeting day.

I think City Govt just needs to cease treating WeTheCitizens like noisy & bothersome humans. Anyone afraid of transparency is hiding something.

Commented: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By: Washingtonian

Nationally we are hearing of massive fraud in states like California and Minnesota.
Federal and State Funds provided for the health of its citizens is being stolen by the BILLION$.
How does this happen? It appears that the Govt GIVES the Money, but NO one is designated as responsible for monitoring how that money is being distributed at the local level.

It reminds me of Hood's repeated complaint to his fellow Commissioners who Fund projects but REFUSE to set up any kind of accountability as to where that $$ goes afterwards. It should be a wake-up call for everyone who works in Govt.
Trust, but we must verify!!
You know why 3rd worlders say white people are stupid? This is the reason. Third Worlders know that if they dont guard their stuff & your rights, someone is going to lie, cheat, and steal to take it.
Think locally.

Commented: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 @ 9:51 am By: Washingtonian

To whom it may concern, the Election is OVER, except for the pissing, moaning and belly-aching.

The NC District 79 election is OVER! Kidwell LOST. The PEOPLE decided.

Commented: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By: Washingtonian

Does the DOT plan for 15th street allow for big trucks, such as dump trucks or even log trucks?
Is the new plan intended to be a WAshington bypass, for the eastern folks to get to Greenville?

I only travel 15th street about twice a month and usually after 5:00 oclock, but I never see a problem with it. I choose it over 5th street which I consider more dangerous than any other roadway.

Commented: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 @ 11:54 am By: Washingtonian

The Government of the City of Washington is BROKEN.

It didnt just get broken, I've known its been broken for years, but sadly getting a new mayor, 3 new council members and a new interim City Manager hasnt fixed it.

Returning Councilman Tyre is the one pointing it out.
Strangely enough, he never mentioned how broken it was over the last few years. But if he's a changed man, who am I to argue with it.

Anyone else want to discuss their own perceptions of how broken Washington City govt is? Maybe you should watch the meetings.

Tyre is now performing oversight over everything. I've got a few issues I'd like to see some oversight over. I'm thinking of testing him with my observations. If he really is seeking truth, and not just playing a game, I'd vote for him.

Anyone here have an opinion? Well of course you do. Everyone here has an opinion. LOL

Commented: Monday, March 9th, 2026 @ 11:10 pm By: Washingtonian

Hallelujah! Darren Armstrong defeated Keith Kidwell!!

I havent been this happy since Trump won the Presidency!
I'm thinking this change will end the local GOP Executive committee tyranny.

AND, maybe now, we ordinary folks can get some sincere assistance from our NC District 79 Representative.
THANK YOU Representative Armstrong for serving!

Commented: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 @ 11:06 pm By: Washingtonian

The YOUTH are going to vote to replace the old tired self-serving politicians such as KIDWELL.
He's a politician's politician! A man of Raleigh's elitist.

Our local Republican Party cannot heal until we ...
Just SAY NO TO KIDWELL and the Garris' Secret Committee.

Commented: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 @ 9:50 pm By: Washingtonian

JUST SAY NO TO Keith Kidwell.

He and his local pal Garris are only here to serve themselves.
NOT YOU...NOT WeThePpl, who here locally.

Commented: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 @ 12:57 pm By: Washingtonian