The SERIOUS Business side of the Council
Meeting…..was likened unto the voice of Thunder…..A call to consider approval
of a resolution re-appointing Brad Young as the Administrative Law Judge.(Hear
City Cases) In comparison to an Honorable Boy Scout…..The gall
of the Mayor and City Attorney, to entertain and justify this Agenda
Item…..Smelled of Chicago Politics. (City Attorney
“Attorney’s like to pick their judge”.) Is that happening here?
This is not intended to reflect on Honorable Brad
Young…..But on the Institution of City Government…..Where it appears that a
number of key…..Elected and Appointed individuals have gone Past Feeling (Knowing
Right from Wrong or Good from Evil) that they no longer Feel the Words (From
a Still Small Voice)…..I am of course referring to the
circumstances and conditions that led to a Class Action Law Suit filed against
the City…..The disturbing, tainted image OUR CITY has come to be associated
with…..As it is applied to Code Enforcement.
Tonight we heard Councilman Almquist say…..When
considering re-appointing Brad Young….. “It is logical to do”(Who
benefits?) We even heard the Mayor say…..When considering
Young’s past history and involvement in City Code Enforcement “that’s why he is
qualified to serve”. (Rather short sighted).
NO MENTION of the Role Mr. Young played in the investigation of allegations of
wrong doing by Councilman Almquist.
Absolutely No consideration given to RIGHTEOUS
BEHAVIOR.
If it were not for Councilwoman Randall and
Councilman Bowcutt having the courage to question the wisdom of re-appointment
by seeking the answer to pertinent scenarios you would have thought the City’s
value system had gone to Hell in a hand basket. (Both voted NO).
Mr. Almquist who has been named in allegations of
wrong doing….. You’d have thought would have moved to recuse himself from voting
on any motion bearing upon his past association with the Honorable Mr. Young
and Code Enforcement. (Has
he gone deaf?) Had he done
so the Mayor would have had to cast deciding vote. Instead he voted Yes.
As to Councilman Hughes he appears to remain lost in
the Field of Property Rights and therefore is unable to see the forest for the
trees….. Appearing aimless in trying to understand and appreciate the need for
Code Enforcement. He does however appear intent in representing his
constituents and his personal interest and I was not surprised to see him vote
with Councilman Almquist in favor of Young, who in all fairness judging from
what was said is seeking for a way to terminate his service to the City. My hat
is off to Mr. Young for his candor in writing his report on the allegation of
wrong doing by Councilman Almquist. (Given enough time
Jimmie may still find his way).
It was nice to see Councilwoman Arial return to the
Council Chamber, who appeared to me to have returned in time to carry the water
for Mayor Pike…..Content to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor. Councilwoman Arial put forth the motion to
re-appoint Brad Young and voted with Almquist and Hughes. (What
a disappointment).
As a side note it was interesting to see City
Manager Esplin position himself on this issue by stating he was “Seeking
Direction” from the City Council. Well
he got it and look who he got it from. (Woe is me).
Councilperson Randall and Bowcutt should know I am
grateful they are able to hear that Still Small Voice. I am also grateful to
that young Boy Scout who proudly performed a service by being a good example to
all of us.
Thank you, Ed Baca
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