You forgot Lisa Goodman. At least in Zerby's case, I think we can say that it must have been an honest mistake. Zerby isn't running again, if memory serves. There would be no benefit to him using city funds to campaign for himself, right? And, I'm not trying to stick up for Zerby, believe me. Just making an observation.
Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory Luce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:10 AM Subject: RE: [Mpls] State Auditor Finds Problems with Council Newsletters Though saying they are not as flagrant as the Mayor's glossy, the newsletters of CMs Goodman, Schiff and Zerby are cited, with Zerby offering to reimburse if the City Attorney deems he should. The Star Tribune has a story on this today at: http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5205198.html I'm nowhere near a fan of State Auditor Anderson, deriving from her days as Eagan's Mayor Pat Awada and her comments on a housing complex there. But, I think she is correct in this one and folks should buck up and do the right thing. Just so folks don't think I'm pulling this ethics business out of a hat, consider the aspirations of the City's Ethics Code that Mayor Rybak fought hard to implement in 2003: 15.201 ETHICAL ASPIRATION 1 TRUST We put the public interest ahead of our own personal advancement and financial interests. We disclose conflicts of interest and refrain from participating in decisions where we have a financial interest. We avoid actions that might impair independence of judgment or give the appearance of impropriety or a conflict of interest. We do not use our positions to gain privileges or special treatment and do not use public property or personnel for private or personal purposes. 15.300 ETHICAL ASPIRATION 2 FAIRNESS We act honestly, fairly, and openly so that others can rely in good faith on our words and actions. We do not engage in or tolerate any act of discrimination, retaliation, harassment or abuse. We maintain and respect confidentiality and decide all matters based on their merits, free from improper influences. 15.400 ETHICAL ASPIRATION 3 ACCOUNTABILITY We comply with both the letter and the spirit of applicable Federal and State law and regulations, the City Charter, the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances and City policies and procedures. Gregory Luce St. Paul -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Mpls] State Auditor Finds Problems with Council Newsletters See http://www.osa.state.mn.us/press/2005/mplsCouncilNewsletters/mplsCouncilNews letters_05_press.pdf Barry Clegg Nicollet Island REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
