Ahhh, here’s another submission from our local anonymous cartoonist. Have a great weekend, fine readers, and remember to keep your sense of humor.
2019 Great Falls Municipal Election Officially Certified
The November 5, 2019 city election was certified yesterday, November 18, by the Cascade County Board of Canvassers. Here are the official final result vote totals for the office of Great Falls city commissioner, with Rick Tryon and Tracy Houck winning the two contested seats: Rick Tryon – 5048 Tracy Houck – 4831 Bruce Pollington…
Some Cartoon Comic Relief – Tryon & Houck
_______________________________________________________________________ This cartoon was forwarded to E-City Beat anonymously. The obscenity notwithstanding, I think it’s quite funny and decided to publish it. Consider it an introduction to a new regular feature we are launching – Comedy & Satire On E-City Beat. If you are a budding cartoonist or satirist, send us your…
Thanksmasoween Or Hallowthanksmas?
_______________________________________________________________________ There’s an idea floating around about the possibility of combining holidays or making one universal holiday. The latter has something to do with the notion that it’s unfair that Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ but not Buddha, Mohammed, Mother Gaia, the Universe, the Great Spirit, Satan, some goats, rocks and…
Trump Or Pence?
_______________________________________________________________________ The U.S. House of Representatives will hold the first two impeachment inquiry public hearings this week. Wednesday, Nov. 13, George Kent, a deputy assistant Secretary of State and Bill Taylor, a former ambassador and the top US diplomat in Ukraine are scheduled to testify. Friday, Nov.15, it will be former US…
Rick Tryon – Post-Election Thoughts
First of all, I want to extend a big “Thanks” to each and every local voter who trusted me to represent our grassroots movement for change for a greater Great Falls. We did it. I didn’t have my own agenda during the campaign, I don’t have one now, and I won’t carry one in with me…
Is The Great Falls City Commission Responsive To Citizens? – Candidates Thoughts
E-City Beat recently submitted three questions to each of the six Great Falls city commission candidates and published the responses from the four who answered our request. Tracy Houck and Jasmine Taylor did not respond. We thought it would be helpful to post each question one at a time and include each of the candidates…
Great Falls’ Most Important Issue? Compare Candidates Responses
E-City Beat recently submitted three questions to each of the six Great Falls city commission candidates and published the responses from the four who answered our request. Tracy Houck and Jasmine Taylor did not respond. We thought it would be helpful to post each question one at a time and include each of the candidates…
Compare Great Falls City Commission Candidates – Question One
_______________________________________________________________________ E-City Beat recently submitted three questions to each of the six Great Falls city commission candidates and published the responses from the four who answered our request. Tracy Houck and Jasmine Taylor did not respond. We thought it would be helpful to post each question one at a time and…
Who’s Making ‘Stuff’ Up, E-City Beat Or Tracy Houck?
In an October 20, 2019 comment section posted on a public Facebook page, Great Falls city commissioner Tracy Houck accused E-City Beat of publishing untrue “stuff” about her involvement in the City’s recent Community Development Block Grant, CDBG, funding debacle. “I read the stuff a local blog writes about me and it’s not true.” Though…