Tim Bonham's truthful statement: "To argue that MCDA is just the City Council in another name (same 13 people on the board), you will have to have the money and lawyers to fight the city in Court."
Vicky adds: A handful of people with enough money have taken the City to Court -- and they won! There was the Kondirator suit, then the Nicollet Mall suit, and a few others including my own. In my lawsuit, the lawyers for the MCDA (Kennedy & Graven) filed a brief with the Court of Appeals, indicating that ours was the highest fee ever awarded in Minnesota as a sanction for filing and litigating claims that had no merit. I've been in Court fighting the MCDA for nine years, and finally prevailed, just one month ago. It was this experience that caused me to conclude that I was dealing with two-bit crooks who have unlimited access to the public treasury. So, when I criticize the MCDA, I am biased. On the other hand, I can prove what I say: I have the documents. I would like to think that the victories in Court will restore everyone's property rights, but I'm not optimistic. Nothing will change unless the citizens, voters, and taxpayers wise up. Maybe someday, investigative journalism will resurface. Until then, remember: In the deep bowels of government, plungers come in many forms. Vicky Heller North Oaks REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
