First I would like to say that Joe has not been proven guilty of anything yet. That said………
I find Paul Ostrows concern for Joe’s ability to serve on the very board that is to decide what happens to reform the very system that he is accused of abusing a bulls eye! In many neighborhood groups, citizens with either great knowledge or even a faint idea of proper public political process understand what “conflict of interest” is. This is why we follow bylaws and for the non-profs “articles of incorporation”. These are the rules for operation dictated by the established system of government. Why even in some organizations where a married couple is on the board together, it is pretty evident that in the event of expenditures, where two signatures are required on checks, that the two not be the only signers. This is so simple. But to stand steadfast in his position, quietly trying to go about his business, Joe is harming the very institution that we the people hired him to serve. Yes folks, that’s right! WE HIRE OUR COUNCILPEOPLE TO DO THE WORK WE CANNOT DO ON A DAILY BASIS. And if an employee of a company breaks the rules of conduct, he or she would be reprimanded and or fired. In my fraternity we have a motto in reference to being as an oak, “break, but do not bend”. Joe – if you are innocent come out swinging. Do not allow your silence to do you in. “In the absence of true leadership the population will listen to any one who steps up to the microphone”. If you have made a mistake in your judgment – admit it and get on with your life, and ours. But do not waiver in this. Valdis Rozentals Saint Anthony West _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
