Comments on: AG: Officials Not Entitled To YMCA Memberships

By: Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:55:48 +0000

Nothing will happen. Wasden is a fishing buddy of Mayor Nancolas. They refuse to acknowledge taking memberships at taxpayer expense was simply wrong. There is no plausable denyability in taking public money for a private use.

The letter from the dep. AG Baywater states “it would serve no public purpose to prosecute” is simply code for they don’t care.

My feeling is, if they prosecuted these rascals others might give more thought to the “appearance of evil” with taxpayer money.

By: Kappa TA

Kappa TA — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:24:23 +0000

This is yet another example of the imposition of a double standard-doublespeak for public officials. The money for the YMCA memberships should be repaid and the officials at least fined. Until we hold public officials as accountable as ordinary citizens, then nothing in this nation will change.

KTA

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:36:10 +0000

It is incredible Mayor Nancolas would try to convince anyone that a family membership for him and his family was necessary at taxpayer expense to keep an eye on the YMCA. The temerity of this is over the top.

Man-up and give the money back!

By: JJ

JJ — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:31:05 +0000

I think the state should buy all fire inspectors (and their family) a membership to the Arrid Club so they can inspect the fire extinguishers. Seems like an appropriate expenditure.

By: Murphy

Murphy — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:49:52 +0000

It was a criminal act. Don’t prosecute, then recommend they get the law changed. Abolish urban renewal completely.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:16:34 +0000

The letter said they crossed the line with the memberships. My question is what public purpose does it serve to not prosecute?

The urban renewal laws state they can’t receive any compensation whatsoever for their service on this board.