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Filling the Boot

Last Friday I had the distinct pleasure and honor of “Filling the Boot” with our firemen. It is a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association in hopes of finding a cure. Last year Midland citizens donated $116,000 and were one the largest contributing cities in the country. This year's campaign was again very successful. Here is a sense of why Midland has been so generous and a "window" into its donors.

My post was in the eastbound lane of Andrews Highway, at the corner of Andrews and Midland… Continue

Posted on June 20, 2009 at 9:23am —

Permian Plaza

The MDC proposal to partner with Basic Energy in building the Permian Plaza Parking Garage is a good investment in Midland’s future. The Permian Plaza consists of two buildings, formerly known as the Hightower Building and the 511 West Ohio Building. The parking garage will be located on the site of the “old Belt Buckle Building”. (I’m thankful that Basic demolished it. The city had to chase out vagrants and vandals reguarly. It was a nuisance and an eyesore.)

First, the Hightower Building has… Continue

Posted on May 28, 2009 at 8:04am —

What I enjoy most about being the Mayor

I am often asked, “What is the best thing about being Mayor”?

This is my answer, “I get to meet the most giving and generous people in town”. It is amazing to meet all these people that are TRULY making a difference. It makes what I do look small in comparison.

Midland has to be one of the most giving places in the country. These folks don’t wait on government to solve problems; they take it upon themselves to do it. They see a need, then THEY solve it. Sometimes the city will step in and part… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 6:25pm —

Kids Explain City Government Better than Adults!

We recently shot a new video to help communicate the mission of City Government. It is interesting to view City Government from the eyes of several elementary school kids. It is true, kids that age are innocently honest! Ten City employee’s children are featured in this G rated 20-minute video.

By the way this is our inaugural blog post on MyWtxChatter! Be sure to check out www.midlandtexas.gov if you need any information about Midlan… Continue

Posted on May 8, 2009 at 4:30pm —

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At 10:22am on June 22, 2009, citizen of midland said…: Hey, Mr. Mayor, check out the blog started by jd wilson, last week, about walt disney. Is there any truth to that?

At 6:20pm on June 13, 2009, Brinkley said…: Please tell us how long it will be before the kinks are worked out in the new traffic light system. I drove down Midland Drive yesterday, and literally stopped at every light between the loop and Andrews Highway. I understand that traffic signals are used to control the flow of traffic inside the city, but every light?

At 12:29am on June 13, 2009, John Weldon said…: Wow! There he was, in 100 degree heat, with a fireman's vest and a boot in his hand! As one of Jerry's kids (that's using the term pretty loosely), I want to say a big THANK YOU!!! for your dedication, and inspiration to all W. Texans.

At 7:16pm on June 3, 2009, Sherry said…: I think it's time for Midland to do a city wide book reading like other cities do. How about it? Here's an example of New Orleans starting one.

http://blog.nola.com/susanlarson/2009/06/one_book_one_new_orleans_choos.html

At 10:46pm on June 1, 2009, wraith said…: I'm hoping that in the future when you blog an issue we be allowed to comment. Whenever the city or appointed boards choose to spend taxpayer money such as the ED, we the taxpayer have vested interest in these actions. The general consensus is that the ED tax be withdrawn, and that here is an opportunity for the City Council to show some intentions toward tax reform for the citizens. To have such a self-proclaimed conservative government here in Midland, there is a enormous amount of "tax and spend" going on.

At 11:44am on June 1, 2009, Roy/Carla Smith said…: Absolutely love the video. "I'm smarter now!!"

At 10:18am on May 29, 2009, Mayor Wes Perry said…: Here is the answer to your question:
No and yes
The city does not pay “drivers” to report such buildings to Code Enforcement.

Storage buildings of any size do require a permit. The city's purpose for requiring small buildings to also be permitted is to primarily look at rear and side yard setbacks. This is a good thing because there are instances citizens build in these areas then later find out and have to remove them. The permit fee is based on the value of the building. In this case, I’m assuming an 8 x 8 would be less than $1,000 in value so the permit fee would be $25.25

(not a big money maker).

At 9:05am on May 28, 2009, Dan Hicks said…: This came up because of the purchase of a small (8x8) storage building, the seller said they would not move it to the location without a permit from the city. Asked how they (city) would even know, much less care, the seller said that the drivers were paid to report such building so the city would not miss the permit money, and would enable them to collect a fine for those unpermitted structures. It is my understanding that a small structure without any utilites does not require a permit.
I wouldn't want to see us using such tactics, I think that is what was going on in Germany during the 1930's.

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November 14, 2009

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November 3, 2009

Mayor Wes Perry commented on citizen of midland's blog post 'walt disney?'

Dear Sir, This is an old rumor and to my knowledge was never a fact. If we hear otherwise, it will be BIG NEWS and am sure that Jimmy Patterson would be one of the first to know.

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