Mike Thompson: The only question I want answered is when RT is going to pay back the city the $42,000 he owes for his blatant, but "coincidental," campaign literature mailed out a few weeks ago.
[Greg]: I sense that the question will be answered shortly. The Star Tribune had an interesting article yesterday with a Q&A with State Auditor Pat Anderson and her agency's attorney. I'm not sure if there was more in the hard copy of the paper, as the online Q&A had the feel of a sidebar. In any event, it is at: http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5219864.html I suspect Mayor Rybak will offer some dollar amount reimbursement based on what the City Attorney says. I doubt it will be the entire $42K, and it's debatable whether legally--not ethically--it should be the entire amount. My two cents: the Mayor not only missed a significant opportunity to underscore commitment to his push for ethical government, but he also damaged his reputation and his past efforts. He should have reacted similarly to CM Zerby, who immediately offered reimbursement in an amount to be determined by the City Attorney. Now, it just appears reimbursement is compelled by law, rather than offered up ethically, and it leaves a bad taste behind amid continued questions of ethical commitment when it counts. Likely the last you'll hear from me on this issue, as I've flogged and flagged it enough. Gregory Luce St. Paul 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
