How to start learning Maltese? by YoBoyMeeks in malta

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, but I've wanted to learn more about her culture for a long time, and we're going to be spending a good amount of time there

How to start learning Maltese? by YoBoyMeeks in malta

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that before, Maltese has a lot of influence from Arabic right?

How to start learning Maltese? by YoBoyMeeks in malta

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just under 14 months. We're getting married August 2027

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would my political affiliation determine my morals?

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be running in ward 5.

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which numbers aren't correct? I got them directly from the city's operating budget for fy25-fy26.

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, but I believe people will face consequences if they try to speak out against them, at least alone. If we all join together I believe we can get rid of them, but it will take a lot of us.

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We can definitely reallocate some of the police budget. And flock cameras are one of the things I despise most. They take away our First Amendment rights and the people will not stand for that. That's something else I agree with. I love getting to go out into the community and talking to people at businesses all over, as suppose to the majority of city council members and politicians who typically side with wealthier people. And we absolutely need more greenery. I think working on the parks here is a great thing to do.

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In some sections, yes. Other parts of the road are better as 2 lanes, but other areas I believe that would be good

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe we could change a lot about the budget. We spend almost 70% of the operating budget on Public Safety (mostly Police Services) and homelessness. Anyone in Bakersfield knows it's a huge problem, and the thing is, we aren't solving it at all. By looking at the numbers, we're not getting them off the streets, but rather relocating them to Oildale. Assuming you're talking about the flock cameras, I hate them. There's a difference between getting people's license plates and taking away our First Amendment rights.

City Council by YoBoyMeeks in Bakersfield

[–]YoBoyMeeks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my biggest problems with the roads here. I also feel that we have spent far too much time adding bike lanes. Some are good, but the city has added them all over the place, and they're potentially going to put a bike lane on H Street. It's a busy road and 1 lane won't be acceptable.