04-02-2015, 05:07 AM
"I thought it was OK, and I paid it back" doesn't cut it. This happened repeatedly, amounted to a large sum of money, and was initially covered up by refusal to comply with open records statutes. If our prosecutor Mitch Roth doesn't seriously look into an indictment or filing charges, the State and/or Feds should, and Roth should be voted out.
@punaluvr: I think Billy apologized in HNL because in his world he still thinks he has a chance at higher office, and HNL is where that sort of thing is decided. Sadly, given the backroom deals inherent in Hawaii Democratic party politics, he might still have an outside chance. Also, I agree that the Mayor's lack of a personal credit card is a red flag as far as personal financial responsibility goes. He gets paid a lot, so there must be something in his history to account for that.
@punaluvr: I think Billy apologized in HNL because in his world he still thinks he has a chance at higher office, and HNL is where that sort of thing is decided. Sadly, given the backroom deals inherent in Hawaii Democratic party politics, he might still have an outside chance. Also, I agree that the Mayor's lack of a personal credit card is a red flag as far as personal financial responsibility goes. He gets paid a lot, so there must be something in his history to account for that.