It's possible that Rob would not be aware of any by-law requirements for the Lucas County Democratic Party. After all most of us have never seen a copy and Rob is of course a Republican. So we don't know much about the rules for the Screening process but I'd hazzard a guess it doesn't say "Whoever the Mayor wants is the selection".
Rob should be familiar though with the City Charter. The only way this becomes a decision for the Mayor to make is if City Council doesn't act within 30 days.
So this quote from the above linked Toledo Blade article was troubling:
"If the mayor feels comfortable with Lourdes, I think that might be the most consistent approach for the short term," Mr. Ludeman said.
Section 26. The Council.
Vacancies in Council shall be filled by election of the remaining members of the Council of an individual qualified to serve as a member of Council in accordance with this Charter. In the event Council fails to fill such vacancy within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of any vacancy, then the Mayor shall fill such vacancy. Such individual shall serve by appointment until a successor is elected and qualified at an election as specified herein.
Carty recently said there is no A team or B team anymore. Actions speak louder than words, and with John Kerry, Ted Strickland and a whole host of other Democrats coming to Toledo tomorrow to promote this message of unity Toledo politics continues to fit this statement from the Cleveland Plain Dealer
"It just seems that this matter is all about egos and a lot of interests that go outside of partisan politics. "
Democrats interested in party unity would support Bob Vasquez. Republicans it appears are not even going to suggest a name, and it's not as if there are not Republicans interested. So if I were a Republican? I'd be just as disgusted with this process.
Is the A and B Team gone? The prentense as to that will end with the selection of who will replace Bob McCloskey on Tuesday.
Lourdes Santiago could very well be a nice person. However she didn't run for the seat. Toledo City Council should want someone who actively has tried for this seat. Someone who campaigned, who worked hours and hours to achieve that goal. Someone, who had a few of those City Council members done the right thing when it came to Bob McCloskey most likely would be on Toledo City Council right now.
That person is Bob Vasquez...not Lourdes Santiago.
So as those who attend the $250.00 hour long cocktail party, and those who pay $10.00 to attend the public rally all gather supposedly in the spirit of unity...Will those present from Toledo really mean it? Or will it be one big phony show put on for the out of town relatives and as soon as they pull out of the driveway? The family squabbling begins.
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Hear! Hear! Lisa Renee- you have nailed it!
I, too, was wondering if, 'when the relatives pullout of the driveway...' the smiles all wear off and everything goes back to normal and the back-stabbing and back-room dealing continues on as usual. Does the word HYPOCRITE work here?
The issue is not "if the Mayor feels comfortable" with Ms. Santiago.
The issue is: "Who best represents the voters?"
If Carty's "feelings" were what mattered, then why do we even bother with elections?
It's a matter of intent Robert, Bob Vasquez has clearly demonstrated that he was chosen by some voters of the City of Toledo. Not by enough to win but at least he did campaign for the seat and was willing to work for it.
It demeans the whole process when one person makes demands and all others are cowed into following. That's not the way government is supposed to work.
Nor is that the way the Democratic Party is supposed to work either. If people were not so afraid of being blacklisted they'd take action. Eventually some one will stand up and say something rather than be promised or threatened into silence.
Ms. Santiago did not win her last election either, so the main difference between the two is one we know was interested enough to campaign for this particular seat and one wasn't.
Should intent and hard work matter? I think it should. Or should the A or B team label matter. I'd like to believe Toledo City Council would take into consideration the wishes of the voters first.
Yet I'm sure Lourdes will probably get the seat. Will she run in November and win? That's debateable. Which is another consideration to factor in. I think a temporary place holder that will just keep a seat warm for several months is non-productive. If she is planning on making another attempt at running for municipal court and does manage to win in November we have another Council person who would not be willing to fulfill their promise to the voters. Another City Council person who would be campaigning for another job while in office and quite a bit of a term to complete.
So I'd prefer someone who plans to serve a full term.
The fact that Mr Vasquez lost means that the voters chose not to give him this job.
Well, Mr. Scott, this would be all well and good if the playing field were level.
Consider, if you recall, that these same voters voted in the greatest numbers for, now indicted, Bob McCloskey. Further, the #2 vote-getter was Phil Copeland, the guy who 'forgot' that he owed $60,000 to the IRS.
Thus, your statement would stand if we were considering informed voters.
”Carty recently said there is no A team or B team anymore.”
HA!
(Sarcasm alert! Sarcasm alert!)
King Carty “the Passionate” decrees that there is no A team or B team anymore, and so it shall be…
Snork!
Nothing but nothing is more entertaining than watching some FOOL politician with “Foot in Mouth Disease!”
”So as those who attend the $250.00 hour long cocktail party, and those who pay $10.00 to attend the public rally all gather supposedly in the spirit of unity...Will those present from Toledo really mean it? Or will it be one big phony show put on for the out of town relatives and as soon as they pull out of the driveway? The family squabbling begins.”
Bingo!
We have a Bingo Folks!
Everybody hold your cards…
And, Lisa wins the jackpot!
As for Rob Ludeman, it's beginning to look like he made a pact with Cart.., err, the Devil. in order to become Council's President.
I wonder if Rob would take a do over, if he could...
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