After New Albany's city council approved a Right To Be Tolled resolution ... wait, scratch that.
After New Albany's city council approved a Human Rights Commission ordinance, Mayor Jeff Gahan immediately made his two statutory appointments: Tonye Rutherford and Cliff Staten. Subsequently, in the grand tradition of camels passing through the eyes of needles, the council's own two appointments were to be shepherded by the body's president, which nevertheless produced at least one fine choice announced at last evening's meeting, as revealed by Brad Bell on Facebook:
A few weeks ago the New Albany City Council passed an ordinance creating a Human Rights Commission. Tonight the City Council made it official and appointed me to be one of the 5 members of this commission. I am beyond proud and humbled and look forward to fighting for what's right in New Albany!! It is my opinion that this commission is one of if not the most important as it will matters pertaining to; race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender ID, military service and disability. I am beyond excited about this appointment!
I am delighted for my fellow former at-large council candidate's appointment to a seat on the commission.
Meanwhile, at last night's council meeting, the notion of an Ethics Commission was supported in spite of Professor Erika's misspelled screeching against it.
Ethics commission approved
Without much discussion, the council unanimously approved the establishment of an ethics commission on first and second readings.
Councilman John Gonder’s proposal will require one more ballot, likely to be taken later this month, before the commission is official. If approved, the commission will hear complaints and investigate charges of unethical procedures by public officials and employees as they pertain to hiring processes, government contracts and other municipal actions.
The ethics commission is set to consist of five members, none of which will be elected officials.
1 comment:
Congrats to Brad.
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