Hammond Renaissance? Tom McDermott Jr's Standards

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

justcallmetommy wrote:

Jesus, not much has changed with this property, it looks as good as it did when pictures were first published over a year ago. I guess this property got in this level of repair, very, very recently. None of Tom's administration has forced this owner to deal with it? More of the Friends and family plan?

This is another outstanding property in Hammond. I just love the hole in the front porch roof! The condition of this property, must of just happened. It must Hammond's strict code enforcement guidelines?

I love the garage in the background, siding ripped off it and kicked in. See, It's really not a safety hazard for people in the neighborhood. No children/wives would ever be placed at risk by squatters, drug dealers or hookers using it to turn tricks. This as well must a just happened, right tom?

How the hell do you miss properties like this? Dear God!

Oh, I guess these property owners must be insulated against Hammond's Code Enforcement guidelines. They must support Tom's campaign? Maybe they are friends of Tom's key people? Or maybe Tom's people are too busy going after people who don't support Tom.

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It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

sparks wrote:

justcallmetommy wrote:

Jesus, not much has changed with this property, it looks as good as it did when pictures were first published over a year ago. I guess this property got in this level of repair, very, very recently. None of Tom's administration has forced this owner to deal with it? More of the Friends and family plan?

This is another outstanding property in Hammond. I just love the hole in the front porch roof! The condition of this property, must of just happened. It must Hammond's strict code enforcement guidelines?

I love the garage in the background, siding ripped off it and kicked in. See, It's really not a safety hazard for people in the neighborhood. No children/wives would ever be placed at risk by squatters, drug dealers or hookers using it to turn tricks. This as well must a just happened, right tom?

How the hell do you miss properties like this? Dear God!

Oh, I guess these property owners must be insulated against Hammond's Code Enforcement guidelines. They must support Tom's campaign? Maybe they are friends of Tom's key people? Or maybe Tom's people are too busy going after people who don't support Tom.

49625

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

It is certainly not Ineptitude, Incompetence, Political Nepotism Or Corruption which allows such structures to still stand in Hammond? Maybe, Tom's Code Enforcement people are too busy going after Tom's political opposition.

And I guess, Tom's spending of federal tax dollars are not in question. http://www.hudoig.gov/Audit_Reports/2012-CH-1009.pdf

Sparks do you realize, I provide these photos to irk you? :smt002

And its working.

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sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

justcallmetommy wrote:

sparks wrote:

justcallmetommy wrote:

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How the hell do you miss properties like this? Dear God!

Oh, I guess these property owners must be insulated against Hammond's Code Enforcement guidelines. They must support Tom's campaign? Maybe they are friends of Tom's key people? Or maybe Tom's people are too busy going after people who don't support Tom.

49625

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

It is certainly not Ineptitude, Incompetence, Political Nepotism Or Corruption which allows such structures to still stand in Hammond? Maybe, Tom's Code Enforcement people are too busy going after Tom's political opposition.

And I guess, Tom's spending of federal tax dollars are not in question. http://www.hudoig.gov/Audit_Reports/2012-CH-1009.pdf

Sparks do you realize, I provide these photos to irk you? :smt002

And its working.

49661

Tommy, I don't get mad, I just get even.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

sparks wrote:

justcallmetommy wrote:

sparks wrote:

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

It is certainly not Ineptitude, Incompetence, Political Nepotism Or Corruption which allows such structures to still stand in Hammond? Maybe, Tom's Code Enforcement people are too busy going after Tom's political opposition.

And I guess, Tom's spending of federal tax dollars are not in question. http://www.hudoig.gov/Audit_Reports/2012-CH-1009.pdf

Sparks do you realize, I provide these photos to irk you? :smt002

And its working.

49661

Tommy, I don't get mad, I just get even.

Post subject: Re: Hammond Renaissance? Tom McDermott Jr's Standards
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Certainly hope this wasn't from your city computer.

Thank you sparks, I am counting on this.

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

sparks wrote:

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

justcallmetommy wrote:

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Certainly hope this wasn't from your city computer.
Thank you sparks, I am counting on this.

What exactly are you counting on,moron? Are you hoping some lame threat will make me stop beating you little a red haired stepchild? If that is your idea of a plan, you are in deep trouble,pal.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Jesus, not much has changed with this property, it looks as good as it did when pictures were first published over a year ago. I guess this property got in this level of repair, very, very recently. None of Tom's administration has forced this owner to deal with it? More of the Friends and family plan?

This is another outstanding property in Hammond. I just love the hole in the front porch roof! The condition of this property, must of just happened. It must Hammond's strict code enforcement guidelines?

I love the garage in the background, siding ripped off it and kicked in. See, It's really not a safety hazard for people in the neighborhood. No children/wives would ever be placed at risk by squatters, drug dealers or hookers using it to turn tricks. This as well must a just happened, right tom?

How the hell do you miss properties like this? Dear God!

Oh, I guess these property owners must be insulated against Hammond's Code Enforcement guidelines. They must support Tom's campaign? Maybe they are friends of Tom's key people? Or maybe Tom's people are too busy going after people who don't support Tom.

Back to the topic.....

Unfortunate as it is, and the pictures depicted, nearly 50,000 hits on this thread.

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sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

sparks wrote:

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

justcallmetommy wrote:

Post subject: Re: Hammond Renaissance? Tom McDermott Jr's Standards
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Certainly hope this wasn't from your city computer.
Thank you sparks, I am counting on this.

What exactly are you counting on,moron? Are you hoping some lame threat will make me stop beating you little a red haired stepchild? If that is your idea of a plan, you are in deep trouble,pal.

Did you read #8,pal? It is my personal opinion that you a frightened little troll who is conducting a vendetta Mayor McDermott. When we meet in court, it will be over the damage you have done to my personal reputation. I look forward too meeting you face to face.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

sparks wrote:

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

justcallmetommy wrote:

Post subject: Re: Hammond Renaissance? Tom McDermott Jr's Standards
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Certainly hope this wasn't from your city computer.
Thank you sparks, I am counting on this.

What exactly are you counting on,moron? Are you hoping some lame threat will make me stop beating you little a red haired stepchild? If that is your idea of a plan, you are in deep trouble,pal.

Did you read #8,pal? It is my personal opinion that you a frightened little troll who is conducting a vendetta Mayor McDermott. When we meet in court, it will be over the damage you have done to my personal reputation. I look forward too meeting you face to face.

Mr. Hein, I am sure you are an outstanding city employee.... outstanding, you're very dedicated with your political posts.

Your post appear to reflect very well the current climate emanating from Hammond's city hall for the last decade.

And speaking of defamation, well have you read the series of post here: http://www.northwestindiana.com/discussionforum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11433&start=15&sid=c7cc93b08fe3e85aa69f1efeeb97c9fc

It certainly appears, a consistent theme through out your post, you have insulted, defamed and written thinly veiled threats to a number of individuals on this board. You along with a couple of other posters very well may have more of a problem, despite the materials you and others have deleted.

Are you going to offer to meet again at debs gun range with your pistol strapped to your side? Come on Sparks, grow up. Quit trying to bully and intimidate people....

Jesus man, You've done more damage to your reputation with your own written prose.

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bert68 · **Joined:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:33 pm **Posts:** 1672

sparks wrote:

It finally dawned on me why you won't post the addresses of these properties under the pictures. I'm sure some of them are owned by your slumlord buddies.

justcallmetommy wrote:

Post subject: Re: Hammond Renaissance? Tom McDermott Jr's Standards
PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:17 pm
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Certainly hope this wasn't from your city computer.
Thank you sparks, I am counting on this.

What exactly are you counting on,moron? Are you hoping some lame threat will make me stop beating you little a red haired stepchild? If that is your idea of a plan, you are in deep trouble,pal.

Did you read #8,pal? It is my personal opinion that you a frightened little troll who is conducting a vendetta Mayor McDermott. When we meet in court, it will be over the damage you have done to my personal reputation. I look forward too meeting you face to face.

"When we meet in court". What happened to tough guy Sparkie who offered to get in the boxing ring with posters he disagreed with? Those offers,to meet up at Debs Gun Range, would instill fear in the hearts of all,now have disappeared. What happened?

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Apparently Mr. David Hein, can't read very well, he seems to have skipped #7 altogether. Between his comments the HPD is tracing posters, offers to meet @ Hammond Boxing Club, and a gun range, then freely bashing landlords with his bias comments indicate he can't be nuetral in presenting data, circumventing due process.

Comments of "Tommy, I don't get mad, I just get even." Just deride Mr. David Hein of any credibility.

I'm surprised some property owners, using Mr. David Hein's comments haven't gotten this man fired.

Well winter is just around the corner, won't have to worry about cutting the foot high weeds.

Empty store fronts along Calumet Ave are numerous..... it must be the landlords are waiting for a $3,000,000 infusion of Hammond Taxpayer's cash to do something here. Maybe another Dollar Store location?

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justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Now Hammond's Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. gave $3,000,000 to Purdue, to rehab the Kapland Commons building, his old campaign quarters.

Hammond's Mayor Thoams McDermott Jr gave $400,000 in casino money to a contractor, who very well may be related to a friend of Toms. The contract built two $200,000, but Hammond's Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. did an end to the money for low interest loans to rehab home owner occupied residential properties.

How far would $3,000,000 had gone to help some of these low income home owners? Mayor?

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justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Now this is a property rehabbed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr proudly confirms the rehab, announcing in a 32 sq feet sign, right smack in front of the outstanding looking property. Clean, neat, nice lines, appealing, it appears Tom's 4 x 8 sign clearly announces family ready. By the way the missing College Bound Sign, if present just might help the marketing.

And OH MY GOD, is that Hammond's City Council Person Dan Spitale Broker's Sign on this property, marketing it to the general public? Now I don't know Mr. Spitale, other than his service on the Hammond City Council, but I am sure he is a competent, skilled real estate broker. If anyone knows Hammond, it would certainly be a council person who sells real estate.

Listing a property like the one depicted above, some might say is a conflict of interest, others might say it is a service to the community, even if Spitale makes a buck on it. I believe it is outstanding that Mr. Spitale found time in his many Councilman duties to market Hammond properties. And I really, sincerely, have no problem with Mr. Spitale making a buck on selling the property. I thank you Mr. Spitale. Who else would be able to market a Hammond property as well as a Hammond resident, a Hammond Councilperson and a Hammond Real Estate Broker?

But, one question? Well, if Mr. Spitale has listed the above property, confirmed family occupancy ready by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, why hasn't Mr. Spitale listed the properties below? They were rehabbed by Mayor McDermott's people, right? The rehab is confirmed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, right? Well, Maybe Mr. Spitale had listed these properties? Maybe someone took his sign off the property? Or if not, Maybe Tom might ask Mr. Spitale to list them.

Were they not listed by Mr. Spitale because of their location? Or was it that they were never really rehabbed, read for family occupancy, part taking of that College Bound money for a family? Or maybe someone really never intended to sell these properties?

Now it really isn't fair to put Mr. Spitale in the middle of this question, but personally, I sorta wonder why one property is good enough to list and the other two, well ....

They are in Hammond. They were rehabbed by the Redevelopment Commission, never listed? Maybe they were never listed because they never met HUD minimal occupancy standards. Realistically, do you think a real estate company would want their signs attached to these photo's?

Hammond's Redevelopment Commission purchased this on 07/08/2011 for $24,000. Someone walked away with a few dollars.

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justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

One more question, I see a security sign in front of the properties.

Is someone getting paid to provide building security services to these buildings?

Is a person patrolling occasionally, or is it security provided by a security system requiring electricity and a phone line?

I believe I saw the same security sign in front of both properties.

Hmmm no electric, no phone, someone getting paid?

Is a fee being paid by someone to some body?

Did someone approve the billing?

Is someone in the controller's office paying for security?

God, I just love Hammond!

Tiger1 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:40 am

justcallmetommy wrote:

Now this is a property rehabbed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr proudly confirms the rehab, announcing in a 32 sq feet sign, right smack in front of the outstanding looking property. Clean, neat, nice lines, appealing, it appears Tom's 4 x 8 sign clearly announces family ready. By the way the missing College Bound Sign, if present just might help the marketing.

And OH MY GOD, is that Hammond's City Council Person Dan Spitale Broker's Sign on this property, marketing it to the general public? Now I don't know Mr. Spitale, other than his service on the Hammond City Council, but I am sure he is a competent, skilled real estate broker. If anyone knows Hammond, it would certainly be a council person who sells real estate.

Listing a property like the one depicted above, some might say is a conflict of interest, others might say it is a service to the community, even if Spitale makes a buck on it. I believe it is outstanding that Mr. Spitale found time in his many Councilman duties to market Hammond properties. And I really, sincerely, have no problem with Mr. Spitale making a buck on selling the property. I thank you Mr. Spitale. Who else would be able to market a Hammond property as well as a Hammond resident, a Hammond Councilperson and a Hammond Real Estate Broker?

But, one question? Well, if Mr. Spitale has listed the above property, confirmed family occupancy ready by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, why hasn't Mr. Spitale listed the properties below? They were rehabbed by Mayor McDermott's people, right? The rehab is confirmed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, right? Well, Maybe Mr. Spitale had listed these properties? Maybe someone took his sign off the property? Or if not, Maybe Tom might ask Mr. Spitale to list them.

Were they not listed by Mr. Spitale because of their location? Or was it that they were never really rehabbed, read for family occupancy, part taking of that College Bound money for a family? Or maybe someone really never intended to sell these properties?

Now it really isn't fair to put Mr. Spitale in the middle of this question, but personally, I sorta wonder why one property is good enough to list and the other two, well ....

They are in Hammond. They were rehabbed by the Redevelopment Commission, never listed? Maybe they were never listed because they never met HUD minimal occupancy standards. Realistically, do you think a real estate company would want their signs attached to these photo's?

Hammond's Redevelopment Commission purchased this on 07/08/2011 for $24,000. Someone walked away with a few dollars.

51046

Possible violation of the Hatch Act. That is what got Carlotta in trouble. :twisted:

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

Tiger1 wrote:

justcallmetommy wrote:

Now this is a property rehabbed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr proudly confirms the rehab, announcing in a 32 sq feet sign, right smack in front of the outstanding looking property. Clean, neat, nice lines, appealing, it appears Tom's 4 x 8 sign clearly announces family ready. By the way the missing College Bound Sign, if present just might help the marketing.

And OH MY GOD, is that Hammond's City Council Person Dan Spitale Broker's Sign on this property, marketing it to the general public? Now I don't know Mr. Spitale, other than his service on the Hammond City Council, but I am sure he is a competent, skilled real estate broker. If anyone knows Hammond, it would certainly be a council person who sells real estate.

Listing a property like the one depicted above, some might say is a conflict of interest, others might say it is a service to the community, even if Spitale makes a buck on it. I believe it is outstanding that Mr. Spitale found time in his many Councilman duties to market Hammond properties. [size=150] And I really, sincerely, have no problem with Mr. Spitale making a buck on selling the property. I thank you Mr. Spitale. Who else would be able to market a Hammond property as well as a Hammond resident, a Hammond Councilperson and a Hammond Real Estate Broker?
But, one question? Well, if Mr. Spitale has listed the above property, confirmed family occupancy ready by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, why hasn't Mr. Spitale listed the properties below? They were rehabbed by Mayor McDermott's people, right? The rehab is confirmed by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr's 4 x 8 sign, right? Well, Maybe Mr. Spitale had listed these properties? Maybe someone took his sign off the property? Or if not, Maybe Tom might ask Mr. Spitale to list them.
Were they not listed by Mr. Spitale because of their location? Or was it that they were never really rehabbed, read for family occupancy, part taking of that College Bound money for a family? Or maybe someone really never intended to sell these properties?
Now it really isn't fair to put Mr. Spitale in the middle of this question, but personally, I sorta wonder why one property is good enough to list and the other two, well ....
They are in Hammond. They were rehabbed by the Redevelopment Commission, never listed? Maybe they were never listed because they never met HUD minimal occupancy standards. Realistically, do you think a real estate company would want their signs attached to these photo's?
Hammond's Redevelopment Commission purchased this on 07/08/2011 for $24,000. Someone walked away with a few dollars.
51046

Possible violation of the Hatch Act. That is what got Carlotta in trouble. :twisted:

Another idiotic claim from one of Hammond's most infamous low information voters.Once again, Mary Ellen is pretending to be an attorney on the message boards. Carlotta was fired because of poor job performance. IMO,suing the city is not a good use of her time. She has the talents to earn a good living and contribute to the community. The only thing that is being "Hatched" here are JCMT's lame allegations that have no basis in fact. All of the contracts that are awarded to create safe,affordable housing in Hammond are granted through a competitive bidding process. Board meeting are open to the public. The biggest reason JCMT doesn't post the addresses of all of these pictures is because it becomes very easy to prove he is lying.

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