Saturday, September 25, 2010
East Chicago Mayor and city engineer convicted
Several months ago I reported on a story in the Northwest Indiana Times regarding the indictment of East Chicago Mayor George Pabey and his city engineer for unlawful use of city funds, manpower and resources in a scheme to renovate a home owned by the mayor located in Gary, Indiana. Both men were convicted yesterday on federal charges which could result in sentences of ten to fifiteen years in prison. As many readers of this blog are aware, I have pointed out instances of similar activities which have taken place in residential and industrial settings in Peru during the past thirty years. In reading the associated articles in the NWI Times it is apparent that political corruption is alive and well in Northwest Indiana. I encourage readers of this blog to go to www.nwitimes.com and read "Pabey Convicted" and the other associated articles related to this story. It is certainly worth trying to understand how some elected officials and others eventually arrive at a point that allows them to make a concious decision to steal from the citizens they have been elected to protect. I think it reflects the inherent danger of allowing an elected official "unchecked and unchallenged" authority, as was the case during the tenure of former Peru mayor Don Baker.
This is a story worth remembering.
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I see there's a motion on Monday's agenda to hire a new employee for the public works department. I'm not saying it isn't a necessity but I am wondering how at one meeting we're looking for ways increase revenue and cut costs and then at the next meeting we're spending, spending, spending. And yes, in my opinion, on some things that just aren't important or necessary at this time (i.e. THE POOL) or in the near future.
I agree, how can they justify hiring another employee when hurting for money? Isn't that 101 econ?
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