I find it problematic that certain council members appear to be threatening to block Mayor Rybak's chief apointment because their favorite candidate, or issue, is not being forwarded through the final two choices. It is not the council's role to select the chief. They should provide oversight to the decision to assure somebody who would be a bad choice doesn't get hired (ie-somebody with a record of ignoring legitimate claims of police brutality or somebody who clearly doesn't have the experience to run a department).
>From everything I have read and heard, the final two candidates are both well qualified to serve as chief. In fact, the council members threatening no votes haven't given any reasons that relate to the two candidates themselves, but rather because the finalists don't fit their particular interest (ie-women in leadership positions or hiring from within). I hope these council members will reconsider their opposition. The city needs to bring the new chief into position with a strong signal of support and vote of confidence to the community. Michelle Martin Armatage 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. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ 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
