Democrat Does Right Thing; Sign of the Apocolypse?
Well, what do you know, for once a Democrat City-County Councilor under investigation does the right thing.
A City-County Council member said today that he would give up his seat on an ethics committee after news he is being investigated for his ties to a bankrupt charity.
“I’m going to do the ethical thing and what I believe is the right thing to do and step down,” Paul Bateman, a Democrat, said this afternoon.
I won’t lie and say I’m not surprised. Because I am. But Paul Bateman did the right thing. Here’s hoping he sets an example for others on the council who are under investigation *cough* Doris Minton-McNeil *cough*.
Let’s see who is chosen to replace him on the Ethics Committee. That should be interesting.
UPDATE [by Mike]: The IndyStar is reporting the Ethics Committee met tonight and voted to censure Councilor Monroe “Sweet Pea” Gray before the full council. According to the article, only Councilors Cain and Pfiesterer were present. Councilor Duke Oliver was not present, and of course Councilor Paul Bateman resigned from the committee. It ain’t over yet folks.
July 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
*Cartoon eyes goes buggin’ outta my head*
*Model T horn blares AAA-OOOOOOO-GAH in background*
Well perhaps Paul Bateman didn’t want the unwanted attention? As far as a replacement goes … My guess will be Vernon Brown. Between him and Duke Oliver they’ll be certain to make sure nothing gets done and protect their corrupt friend(s).