Fourth Ward Councilman Mike Ray was snubbed by his fellow councilmen when he wasn't elected president pro tem at Monday's reorganization meeting. Councilman Ray should have been appointed to this position based upon his seniority ranking.
Residents of the west side should take note of what is happening with this new council.
Who was elected?
Councilman Pinkard was elected president pro tem.
So my next question-Is the vote public or not? And if public does the Vindy publish?
I would not shed any tears for either men when things are not going anywhere in their political lives.
Quote from: Rushblvd on January 05, 2016, 04:04:44 PM
So my next question-Is the vote public or not? And if public does the Vindy publish?
No it is not a public election. The election takes place among the council members, for the purpose of naming one of the council members to act in Sammarone's place when he can't attend a meeting.
Which has been fairly often, if I am hearing correctly.
I think Sammarone should retire.
Quote from: AllanY2525 on January 13, 2016, 06:13:53 AM
I think Sammarone should retire.
I'm pretty sure that just about everyone feels the same.
On the topic of Mike Ray, is it possible that he was nominated and turned it down? Was anyone from the public actually there that can say this did or did not happen?
Just curious.
Although a public vote was taken at the reorganization meeting, the votes were lined up for Councilman Pickard in advance.
I still wish live audio of the council meetings could be sent out over the internet so all of us could know what's happening.
According to a Vindy reporter, Mike Ray sought the nomination ahead of time. When it became clear
to him that it was going to Nate, he gave up the fight and switched his support to go along with the
majority of the council. There was a public vote, which was unanimous; but it was obvious that this
had been decided beforehand. The article in the paper just verified the opinion I had formed that night
at the meeting.
Quote from: AllanY2525 on January 13, 2016, 06:13:53 AM
I think Sammarone should retire.
there is going to be a petition in the near future to rid the council position the president of council, stay tune folks.
Quote from: cc4 on January 13, 2016, 11:46:06 AM
According to a Vindy reporter, Mike Ray sought the nomination ahead of time. When it became clear
to him that it was going to Nate, he gave up the fight and switched his support to go along with the
majority of the council. There was a public vote, which was unanimous; but it was obvious that this
had been decided beforehand. The article in the paper just verified the opinion I had formed that night
at the meeting.
Even though Nate is my councilman, and I love & appreciate him, I still think this sucks.
Quote from: iwasthere on January 13, 2016, 12:00:20 PM
there is going to be a petition in the near future to rid the council position the president of council, stay tune folks.
Wow... hmmm....... interesting
:)
Quote from: iwasthere on January 13, 2016, 12:00:20 PM
there is going to be a petition in the near future to rid the council position the president of council, stay tune folks.
The only benefit to the position is to provide a back-up Mayor in case the current mayor has to leave, such as what happened with Williams.And God-forbid could happen again with McNally.
The ytown council representatives can pick one of the ir council representative s to run the council meeting thus a cost savings to the city.