This brings to light the close working relationship that exists between local government agencies and political parties that draw from the same pool of Human Resources…..that feed the political appetite in Washington County and drives the hungry beast who seeks Power and Authority…..Often concealed by (Some) as he or she may claim….. A sole desire to SERVE the public…..Rejecting any thought of personal gain or considerations that may benefit political supporters. Sounds Pretty Good Doesn’t It? But how true?
TONGUE IN CHEEK
The community candidate pool comprised of Democrats, Republicans etc. and Non-Partisan candidates may of course, be trusted to act solely in the public interest. It is comforting to know that that all candidates are True Blue because we know them to be Honest in All of their Dealings. We Know This! because we depend/trust the 4th Estate (Press) to perform investigative reporting which we expect to be publicly shared….. Just as we expect the City and County Attorney to act (Giving First Priority) to public interest…..Free of conflicts of interest whereby….. Those Holding Public Office are relegated to Secondary Priority Status…..When it comes to reporting investigative results of acts alleged to have been committed by a person holding public office.
In this regard the Public anxiously awaits the results of the Investigation of Wrong Doing, alleged to have been committed by a City Council member……That was first referred to Law Enforcement Authorities within the City of St. George (Chief of Police) …..And subsequently referred/transferred to the County Attorney. Where do we stand on this issue? Surely the City Attorney must have standing on this issue? Who is he paid to represent? What did he have to say? Who did he say it to? Where is City Manager?
Several months have passed. It is time that the public be made aware of the findings of the investigation assigned/referred to the County Attorney. In the Interests of Justice the Council Member should be cleared or absolved of any semblance of wrong doing and the evidence uncovered should support the inappropriateness of pursing the matter further. A finding of insufficient/lack of evidence to establish a violation of the law should be stated by the facts uncovered. Likewise further prosecution of this case should be based on substantiated evidence/facts that warrant further action. Justice Delayed is Justice Denied. The public has a right to know and the Office of County Attorney should not be tainted during the political process of this upcoming election. (City Council Should Stop Hiding Behind Closed Session Door).
CAUCUS results are in. County and State Delegates have been elected and are preparing to select party candidates. Being a past and present County Delegate for the Republican Party and Close Observer of City Council….. I would be remiss in my duties if I failed to mention the Golden Opportunity presented to voters to elect a Democrat and/or a Republican to the County Commission so that voters might see in play what can happen when opposing views are routinely presented before the voters…..In the spirit of cooperation.
I am of course referring to Dan, former mayor and advocate of Lake Powell Water and Paul Van Dam, opponent of Lake Powell Pipeline. Playing the devil’s advocate who do you think….. Of the two, who do you think might be more inclined to desire and seek Power and Authority?
There are other Democrats and Republicans to consider and I am sure you and I will give due consideration to values brought to the table by those running for office. I look forward to hearing from each candidate prior to placing my mark on the ballot.
Please forward your thoughts and concerns to
Thank you, Ed
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