According to the Albuquerque Journal (read it Here), “Albuquerque city councilors want the fate of the red-light camera program to be decided at the polls Oct. 4.” This of course is a lie. Part of the Council wants it to go to the votes but the other half does not and is seeking a “legal opinion” in hopes that they do not have to abide by the voters wishes. It appears that half of the Council is trying to protect Reflex’s “Cash Cow.”
The Journal stated City Councilor Dan Lewis sponsored the ballot measure. He said politicians have made all the camera decisions so far, and it’s time the public weighs in directly. “It’s time that we hear the citizens of Albuquerque speak,” said Lewis, who’s been critical of the cameras.
In the story by the Journal, “opponents of the measure raised legal questions about whether it’s appropriate for the council to delegate a public-safety decision to voters. The election results won’t be legally binding on the council – just advisory – and that fact may be lost on voters, critics said.” The people speak their will and the dictators on the council want to consider it as “advisory.”
According to Tutti-Frutti Trudy (Jones), “This is a representative government,” Councilor Trudy Jones said. “We were elected to make decisions.” This statement by Tutti-Frutti Trudy shows her ignorance. Yes, City councilors are elected to represent but their elected purpose is to voice the “will” of the people they serve. If the people vote the Scam-era’s out; that is the will of the people. City Council has absolutely no right to challenge the will of the people. This is a flagrant ethics violation and shows a complete contempt for the public they swore to serve.
Here is a surprise, Reflex’s’ big dollar attorney, Dick Minzner, “also questioned whether the issue is proper for the ballot.” Is anyone wondering why Reflex is getting involved? Anyone remember Dick telling the City Council last month that he hoped that Redflex would issue enough citations to keep Redflex profitable? Anybody see a problem here?
Dick went on to give the City “free legal advice” stating, “The proposal to put this on the ballot runs close to violating the City Charter,” he said. “The council cannot delegate its legislative power to the voters.” The Eye is guessing that Dick plays a lot of Horseshoes. His statement is more of a comedy show, the statement that “it runs close to violating the City Charter” is compatible to almost being pregnant; either you are or you’re not. City Attorney Perry better be careful, Dick may be after his job.
Making the correct decision to send the Scam-era’s to voters were Don Harris, Ken Sanchez, Brad Winter, Michael Cook and Lewis. The “I want to play GOD over the Citizen’s of Albuquerque” who opposed the measure were Jones, Rey Garduño, Debbie O’Malley and Isaac Benton.
Council Sanchez stated, “It’s time the voters have their voices heard once and for all.” You can see why Sanchez is re-elected time after time. What a concept; allowing the publics’ voices to be heard.
O’Malley was quoted in the Journal as saying; it doesn’t make sense to put the question before voters. “It essentially asks … ‘should we fine you if you violate the law?’ They don’t really have any authority to say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ ” O’Malley Negated to state that the fines are civil and not criminal and she negated to state that this scam is making Redflex extremely wealthy.
Of interest, according to the Journal, “Monday’s meeting grew especially testy at one point, when Lewis questioned Minzner, who had identified himself as an attorney for Redflex. ‘I wonder why you’re here,’ Lewis said. ‘I question the motive.’ Lewis repeatedly mentioned that Redflex makes money from the program. Other councilors said Redflex had every right to have a representative argue on its behalf, just as anyone else can. Jones apologized to Dick. ‘I don’t believe it’s our place to tell someone they shouldn’t be here,’ she said.”
Councilor Dan Lewis is completely correct for asking the public how they wish to be policed. It is also completely appropriate for Lewis to question the motives of Dick Minzner who represents money hungry Redflex. Cutting through the chase, Redflex knows that the Scam-era’s are a “Cash Cow” and will fight “tooth and nail” against anyone who threatens that cash flow. Redflex is becoming like the Mexican Drug Cartel…Money, Money, Money…
Tutti-Frutti Trudy and the rest of the “Napoleons,” need to remember this; we the people, by the people and for the people. Take stock in these words. You know what happened to Napoleon.
One last thought; if the public votes in favor of the Scam-era’s, would the dictators still want to seek a legal opinion? The answer is no, the tyrants would have gotten their way and they would not need to use your tax dollars against you, to fight you.
18 comments:
Great job teaming up with all the council liberals, Fruitti. Now the Dems can say it isn't just leftys that want us to shut up and do as we're told. Your their bipartisan vote.
O'Malley also forgot to mention that there are no cameras in her district.
I have very stong opinion of the camera system. I will not say if I am for or against them. I strongly believe that the citizens be allowed to vote on the fate of the camera system. However the vote goes, as long as the citizens decide, I am fine with the out come.
Tutti Fruitti is just doing what Mayor "Fake-wink wink" Berry and dildo Darren are telling her to do. Has no mind of her own as evidenced in her silly stupid comments on city council last night.
She thinks that kissing their asses will guarantee her re-election in the fall.
THINK AGAIN. You will be challenged this time and you will lose.
No cameras in her district. Cracks me up.
Tutti fruitti: very annoying. like an old Gertrude,Hazel,Agnes.
Time to get that old fool out of the council seat.
Another Sally Mayer.
Retire already; Christ!!!
Tutti Frutti. That name will stick for sure.
Not someone who should be making any decisions other than what she should have for breakfast.
C'mon D-8, were you all asleep during the last election?
Thank you Ken Sanchez for being a leader. Thank you too Dan Lewis. It's time for the people to vote on the scameras.
APD costs taxpayers $950K. Thank you detectives Kevin Morant, Michael Fox, Frank Flores, Sgt Carlos Argeta and of course Chief Schultz for using coercive techniques to get a confession and/or not doing anything about correcting your wrong when it became obvious the dots didn't line up. I should also thank the legal team too that supported the wrongful incarceration. Everyone involved should be placed on 90 days of unpaid leave to help with reimbursement costs for your wrongful actions.
APD is comprised of humans. Humans make mistakes. To imply, that APD has made no mistakes in 18 shootings is absurd.
In order to cure an ailment, one must admit that an ailment exists to begin with. Does this make sense for all those @ APD with their head in the sand? Thomas Perez is getting his exam gloves on...take a deep breath and relax APD....
The $950,000 lawsuit begs for Department of Justice review for civil rights violations.
Just how much money has APD handed out in lawsuits, since Ray has been chief? That would be front page Journal news. I will bet it is in the tens of millions of dollars. How much longer can the taxpayers afford Ray's lack of leadership? Do we have to wait until he completely bankrupts the city?
Its $950 + attorney fees and that's just one of the law suits. Lets count the same or more in the next. We still have Dave Youngs fake arrests and what about all of Levy's "contempt" charges??? Lets count all of those Ray Ray.
APD leadership is lacking on a good day. The city should have forced all Chief, DCOPS, Commanders, LT's etc to testify to the culture of infidelity at APD. But nooooooooo they city used our money, so they would not have to get on the stand and admit to their own transgressions. Nice way to spend other peoples money.
Makes me puke when I think about the powerful positions many of these people are now in. Just go to NM Courts and look at the levi chavez civil case. Scroll through the list of APD command staff (past and present) who gave depositions. Makes me wonder if their wifes and husbands know.
I agree. Look at Barboa. Corruption. Can't look at you straight in the face. Like so many other individuals representing APD.
The Mayor's Office reported to the media about the tremendous problem in how there is a failure for Albuquerque citizens to pay the civil fee for running a red light. I forget the exact amount that the City is due from red light runners. Yet, if you take a closer look at who Mayor Berry has hired
to run the City, then one questions the role model status of such employees in setting a good role model for other Albuquerque citizens to follow. For example, after City Councilor Sally Mayer resigned as City Councilor after the scandel broke about the civil suit for failure to pay a credit card company, the Mayor hired Sally Mayer. I question how somebody with a credit score (just guessing that credit score) to be close or under 400 to be hired on by Mayor Berry. Then, Mayor Berry claims how awful it is that red light runners don't want to pay the civil fee, either! We need better role models in office!
How can the officers at APD respect their leadership when the chief had to settle a civil rights violation against one of his own officers!!!
It all starts at the top. The only way APD starts to regain public trust and the trust of the good officers is to bring in a new chief. Anything less will just allow this mess to continue.
How can the officers at APD respect their leadership when the chief had to settle a civil rights violation against one of his own officers!!!
It all starts at the top. The only way APD starts to regain public trust and the trust of the good officers is to bring in a new chief. Anything less will just allow this mess to continue.
Love the front page of the Journal this morning. The problems in the department aren't because of management (Darren and Ray). The problem is everyone who works for these two jackasses. They're terrific. WE just don't live up to their incredible example of what officers should be!
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