This time, it’s from New Jersey, though the scenario could play anywhere: Corrupt public officials offer public land for sale to developers for pennies on the dollar. The developers then turn around and make millions in profit, kicking a bit back to their government pals as a thank-you.

I’m sure that when critics pointed this out, they were called names by local, left-wing bloggers. And I’m sure the sweet old ladies on the City Council said, “But look at all the good we do!” Yeah, yeah, yeah. But they’re going to jail for “doing good,” thankyouvermuch.

A brisk discussion was going yesterday under a different topic, and the subject moved to the Audio Visual issues in the new Library’s Community Room.  That’s where the City Council meetings are held now, as well as P&Z and LCDC.  The City gave an additional $100,000 to fund this room, but the technical components were not integrated or designed well.  One high-ranking city official told me there was no input requested from the technical staff during the design process.  Oops.

I would have respected David Rawls had he decided to run for the legislature (District 3) as a Democrat. But no. The issue reminds me of a famous photo, which I have suitably doctored:

• Sergeant & Public Information Officer for CdA Police Dept.
• Board of Trustees, CdA School District 271 (elected position)
• Board of Trustees, North Idaho College (elected position)
• Author of two published children’s books, the latest in 2007.
• Attending college full time to pursue a master’s in law justice studies.

Anyone visiting City Park probably notes the following: The lovely grounds, the Fort Sherman Playground, the Rotary Bandshell, the tree stump art, and the Gazeebo. Oops!

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