10-01-2009, 02:17 PM
Bill 132 does not change the process of selling land except that when it hits a certain size and/or dollar value, the County Council must approve the sale. What in God's name are they afraid of? Are they afraid of going on record that they agreed with the Finance Director's decision? Are they afraid that by having a Council vote of larger property or high dollar value that the citizens will have a more open view into the sale? They can rubberstamp every sale if they like.
I believe they are AFRAID of the bill because they wouldn’t be able to feign ignorance and act as if they didn't have a hand in it, if something scandalous occurred. They want to be able to claim their hands are clean by wearing gloves so nobody can see their hands. This is not a power grab, just prudent fiduciary duties of elected officials.
I believe they are AFRAID of the bill because they wouldn’t be able to feign ignorance and act as if they didn't have a hand in it, if something scandalous occurred. They want to be able to claim their hands are clean by wearing gloves so nobody can see their hands. This is not a power grab, just prudent fiduciary duties of elected officials.