What a crock of shit. Is the City Council a private club or what?

http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fairfax-city-council-closed-door-session-frustrates-concerned-residents/article_ab2f52ba-60ca-11e6-9095-3fc575d7b819.html

Really Angela, was that nice?
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Told ya so.

What really stands out to my olfactory senses is that, although announced about a week in advance, the resignation was carefully timed to be effective one day too late to get a special election for mayor on the November ballot.

Radon's Daughter Wrote:
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> What really stands out to my olfactory senses is
> that, although announced about a week in advance,
> the resignation was carefully timed to be
> effective one day too late to get a special
> election for mayor on the November ballot.

Club members taking care of other club members.

From Wiki:


Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.[1] For instance, this includes appointing "cronies" to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications.[2]

Cronyism exists when the appointer and the beneficiary such as an appointee are in social or business contact. Often, the appointer needs support in his or her own proposal, job or position of authority, and for this reason the appointer appoints individuals who will not try to weaken his or her proposals, vote against issues, or express views contrary to those of the appointer. Politically, "cronyism" is derogatorily used to imply buying and selling favors, such as: votes in legislative bodies, as doing favors to organizations, giving desirable ambassadorships to exotic places, etc.[3]

Hey can we get our land back now? The 815 acres in Loudoun that we traded for no meth or sex?

Radon's Daughter Wrote:
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> What really stands out to my olfactory senses is
> that, although announced about a week in advance,
> the resignation was carefully timed to be
> effective one day too late to get a special
> election for mayor on the November ballot.


THIS

Something's rotten in Denmark.

Radon's Daughter Wrote:
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> What really stands out to my olfactory senses is
> that, although announced about a week in advance,
> the resignation was carefully timed to be
> effective one day too late to get a special
> election for mayor on the November ballot.

It reeks of anything but proper shame and remorse, which he should have at least faked. Instead of rightfully turning over the keys to the City, he held on to them. He had no business making any further decisions on "behalf of the City”.

Adding insult to injury, the City Council, without the slightest evidence of moral conviction among them, chose to protect the interest of Silverthorne rather than the interest of City and its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the whole mess of them.

Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting the City?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2016 12:52AM by causeican.

causeican Wrote:
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> Radon's Daughter Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > What really stands out to my olfactory senses
> is
> > that, although announced about a week in
> advance,
> > the resignation was carefully timed to be
> > effective one day too late to get a special
> > election for mayor on the November ballot.
>
> It reeks of anything but proper shame and remorse,
> which he should have at least faked. Instead of
> rightfully turning over the keys to the City, he
> held on to them. He had no business making any
> further decisions on "behalf of the City”.
>
> Adding insult to injury, the City Council, without
> the slightest evidence of moral conviction among
> them, chose to protect the interest of
> Silverthorne rather than the interest of City and
> its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the whole
> mess of them.
>
> Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting the
> City?

There IS outrage. There is also a club mentality among Silverthorne and sitting council.
The meth mayor is doing a little out patient rehab so his charges are knocked down before Halloween court date. He'll have plenty of time to make a "come back" and with this council he can lead them to their own recall.
There is a group ready to throw them all out and change the locks.

Cause you're right Wrote:
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> causeican Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Radon's Daughter Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > What really stands out to my olfactory senses
> > is
> > > that, although announced about a week in
> > advance,
> > > the resignation was carefully timed to be
> > > effective one day too late to get a special
> > > election for mayor on the November ballot.
> >
> > It reeks of anything but proper shame and
> remorse,
> > which he should have at least faked. Instead of
> > rightfully turning over the keys to the City,
> he
> > held on to them. He had no business making any
> > further decisions on "behalf of the City”.
> >
> > Adding insult to injury, the City Council,
> without
> > the slightest evidence of moral conviction
> among
> > them, chose to protect the interest of
> > Silverthorne rather than the interest of City
> and
> > its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the whole
> > mess of them.
> >
> > Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting the
> > City?
>
> There IS outrage. There is also a club mentality
> among Silverthorne and sitting council.
> The meth mayor is doing a little out patient rehab
> so his charges are knocked down before Halloween
> court date. He'll have plenty of time to make a
> "come back" and with this council he can lead them
> to their own recall.
> There is a group ready to throw them all out and
> change the locks.

I'd say not only throw them out but not elect the wannabe's who have tried to join the club but failed. I can think of some unsuccessful candidates for City Council who would just rubber stamp what the existing members have been doing. No thanks.

MosbyWoods Wrote:
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> Cause you're right Wrote:
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> -----
> > causeican Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Radon's Daughter Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > What really stands out to my olfactory
> senses
> > > is
> > > > that, although announced about a week in
> > > advance,
> > > > the resignation was carefully timed to be
> > > > effective one day too late to get a special
> > > > election for mayor on the November ballot.
> > >
> > > It reeks of anything but proper shame and
> > remorse,
> > > which he should have at least faked. Instead
> of
> > > rightfully turning over the keys to the City,
> > he
> > > held on to them. He had no business making
> any
> > > further decisions on "behalf of the City”.
> > >
> > > Adding insult to injury, the City Council,
> > without
> > > the slightest evidence of moral conviction
> > among
> > > them, chose to protect the interest of
> > > Silverthorne rather than the interest of City
> > and
> > > its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the
> whole
> > > mess of them.
> > >
> > > Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting
> the
> > > City?
> >
> > There IS outrage. There is also a club
> mentality
> > among Silverthorne and sitting council.
> > The meth mayor is doing a little out patient
> rehab
> > so his charges are knocked down before
> Halloween
> > court date. He'll have plenty of time to make a
> > "come back" and with this council he can lead
> them
> > to their own recall.
> > There is a group ready to throw them all out
> and
> > change the locks.
>
> I'd say not only throw them out but not elect the
> wannabe's who have tried to join the club but
> failed. I can think of some unsuccessful
> candidates for City Council who would just rubber
> stamp what the existing members have been doing.
> No thanks.

Those seated on council were by silverthorne's maneuvering. Anybody else remember him endorsing a "slate of 6" last spring? It took some political and local media spin, but we watched it happen.
Will there be interest now that the City has the absolute worst reputation brought on by this wolf in sheep's clothing? I have to hope there is a desire of the citizens to see a body that returns to serving the will of the people. That's the only reason to have a citizen legislature.

Cause you're right Wrote:
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> causeican Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Radon's Daughter Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > What really stands out to my olfactory senses
> > is
> > > that, although announced about a week in
> > advance,
> > > the resignation was carefully timed to be
> > > effective one day too late to get a special
> > > election for mayor on the November ballot.
> >
> > It reeks of anything but proper shame and
> remorse,
> > which he should have at least faked. Instead of
> > rightfully turning over the keys to the City,
> he
> > held on to them. He had no business making any
> > further decisions on "behalf of the City”.
> >
> > Adding insult to injury, the City Council,
> without
> > the slightest evidence of moral conviction
> among
> > them, chose to protect the interest of
> > Silverthorne rather than the interest of City
> and
> > its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the whole
> > mess of them.
> >
> > Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting the
> > City?
>
> There IS outrage. There is also a club mentality
> among Silverthorne and sitting council.
> The meth mayor is doing a little out patient rehab
> so his charges are knocked down before Halloween
> court date. He'll have plenty of time to make a
> "come back" and with this council he can lead them
> to their own recall.
> There is a group ready to throw them all out and
> change the locks.

What rehab program, and who is paying for it???

Silly poster, you are of course. And the rest of the 53% who actually pay any taxes.

Cause you're right Wrote:
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> causeican Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Radon's Daughter Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > What really stands out to my olfactory senses
> > is
> > > that, although announced about a week in
> > advance,
> > > the resignation was carefully timed to be
> > > effective one day too late to get a special
> > > election for mayor on the November ballot.
> >
> > It reeks of anything but proper shame and
> remorse,
> > which he should have at least faked. Instead of
> > rightfully turning over the keys to the City,
> he
> > held on to them. He had no business making any
> > further decisions on "behalf of the City”.
> >
> > Adding insult to injury, the City Council,
> without
> > the slightest evidence of moral conviction
> among
> > them, chose to protect the interest of
> > Silverthorne rather than the interest of City
> and
> > its citizens. Outlandish! Throw out the whole
> > mess of them.
> >
> > Where was the outrage?! Who was protecting the
> > City?
>
> There IS outrage. There is also a club mentality
> among Silverthorne and sitting council.
> The meth mayor is doing a little out patient rehab
> so his charges are knocked down before Halloween
> court date. He'll have plenty of time to make a
> "come back" and with this council he can lead them
> to their own recall.
> There is a group ready to throw them all out and
> change the locks.

Where can I join this group?

Start here.

I've received a lot of information that started with this group.

https://www.change.org/p/city-of-fairfax-city-council-resignation-of-mayor-of-city-of-fairfax

Change change change Wrote:
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> Start here.
>
> I've received a lot of information that started
> with this group.
>
> https://www.change.org/p/city-of-fairfax-city-coun
> cil-resignation-of-mayor-of-city-of-fairfax


Brian Cute: He resigned. No need to promote your petition any more. We've moved on.

Change change change Wrote:
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> Start here.
>
> I've received a lot of information that started
> with this group.
>
> https://www.change.org/p/city-of-fairfax-city-coun
> cil-resignation-of-mayor-of-city-of-fairfax

Yes if you sign the petition you'll get updates and can go from there.
It is true, the petition was for Silverthorne to resign which is done. Also to question his appointment of Greenfield.

From the Fairfax City Website:

Special Meeting Scheduled for 8/16
Post Date:08/09/2016 9:01 PM
The City of Fairfax City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. August 16 in the City Hall Annex, Room 100, to receive public comment, and to discuss and consider a date of a special election for the purpose of filling the position of Interim Mayor.

The City Council anticipates that, at this meeting, it will approve a date for the special election.

There also will be a closed meeting to discuss the possible appointment of an interim mayor.

Following the conclusion of the closed meeting, the City Council will discuss the possible appointment of an interim mayor.

Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne resigned the office of Mayor of the City of Fairfax effective noon Thursday, August 11.

City Hall is located at 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.

For information, call 703-385-7850.

Let's ask them tonight.

You can also watch on Channel 10 if you have Verizon. Not sure about other cable companies or satellite. I have to work late so I'll record.

It would be helpful to read the staff report prior to the meeting. That report is from both the city attorney and the office of elections it would appear there are
considerations other than statutory with respect to dates

Johnson Wrote:
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> It would be helpful to read the staff report prior
> to the meeting. That report is from both the city
> attorney and the office of elections it would
> appear there are
> considerations other than statutory with respect
> to dates

Is it possible to get the report before the meeting?

For copy of staff report, go into City of Fairfax. Click City Meeting
Click special meeting agenda.

Thanks Johnson!

onthetube Wrote:
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> You can also watch on Channel 10 if you have
> Verizon. Not sure about other cable companies or
> satellite. I have to work late so I'll record.

Oops! Should have said channel 12. My bad.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-beloved-mayor-an-alleged-meth-for-sex-scheme-and-a-secret-life-exposed/2016/08/16/f8883d2c-62fc-11e6-96c0-37533479f3f5_story.html

It is the nature of all organisms to first feed and survive, and second to feed and grow. Political bodies or no exception to this rule. While many choose to think that bodies like the fairfax city council live to serve the community, it actually lives to serve itself. They may take the time to solicit community involvement and comment, most of these bodies see the participating citizens as an obstacle to be overcome by incorporation, or by just pushing the desired action through the system by any means necessary. I've seen these bodies of all types and sizes in action for many years. They are only responsive to public when the external force is great enough to threaten their continued existence as part of that board. The safer they feel in their position, the less responsive they are to they community they are supposed to serve. The founding fathers knew this to some degree, hence the checks and balances. When the board manipulated the system to avoid a special election, it was in the interest of continued board control, not community interest, as its nature to survive grow and feed. The community has to decide if it wants to control this body, or be controlled by this body. Your only option to exercise dominance is to ignore the partisan political division used so effectively by the board used for their control of the public, and vote according. Like all organisms, they will use whatever means they have to survive and grow. You have to decide how much. Your vote is your choice in this regard.

There is a building in fairfax city behind Ted Britt ford called sun dog, they supposilby make tie dye t shirts . I worked nearby there and have a strong feeling that drugs where being manufactured there

Look into this Wrote:
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> There is a building in fairfax city behind Ted
> Britt ford called sun dog, they supposilby make
> tie dye t shirts . I worked nearby there and have
> a strong feeling that drugs where being
> manufactured there


Snitches receive sutures...

just saying Wrote:
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> It is the nature of all organisms to first feed
> and survive, and second to feed and grow.
> Political bodies or no exception to this rule.
> While many choose to think that bodies like the
> fairfax city council live to serve the community,
> it actually lives to serve itself. They may take
> the time to solicit community involvement and
> comment, most of these bodies see the
> participating citizens as an obstacle to be
> overcome by incorporation, or by just pushing the
> desired action through the system by any means
> necessary. I've seen these bodies of all types and
> sizes in action for many years. They are only
> responsive to public when the external force is
> great enough to threaten their continued existence
> as part of that board. The safer they feel in
> their position, the less responsive they are to
> they community they are supposed to serve. The
> founding fathers knew this to some degree, hence
> the checks and balances. When the board
> manipulated the system to avoid a special
> election, it was in the interest of continued
> board control, not community interest, as its
> nature to survive grow and feed. The community has
> to decide if it wants to control this body, or be
> controlled by this body. Your only option to
> exercise dominance is to ignore the partisan
> political division used so effectively by the
> board used for their control of the public, and
> vote according. Like all organisms, they will use
> whatever means they have to survive and grow. You
> have to decide how much. Your vote is your choice
> in this regard.

Very well said. Thank you.

O M G.
Did you know the city attorney makes $375,000 a year to work 28 hrs a week.
How much does the Fairfax County attorney make?
Not even half.
H E L L O.
It's not just him.
City Manager makes as much if not more than the County executive.
Fairfax City pays the City Manager Bob Sisson $250,000+ car allowances, bonuses, and the money he STEALS from the taxpayers (that's another thread).

This is ridiculous. $250,000 Not cool. These two have been doing this a long time. How does a city get an investigation started and by whom?

Good question.
Any takers?

Looks like the creature eats well. Let's get back to political infighting. They have more important things to do then answer to us.

Wonder how many on the city council have enjoyed the mayor's meth orgies? He must have photos that they don't want going public.

So now what folks?
City Council - most want to run for Mayor now.
City Manager - uses City funds to cover his bounced checks.

I hear Silverthorne is going to make a come back and run for makorndieing the special election.

Yes! Fairfax City for Silverthorne! It's not like he sold the meth for sex with kids he was subbing for or anything, they are all adults.

Fairfax City, what a laughing stock its become. But at least it's not Vienna.

Which one do y'all want?
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The Come Back Kid Wrote:
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> I hear Silverthorne is going to make a come back
> and run for makorndieing the special election.
>
> Yes! Fairfax City for Silverthorne! It's not
> like he sold the meth for sex with kids he was
> subbing for or anything, they are all adults.

Who knows what he’s been doing. He's looking a little mischievous in this picture:
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Anyone see the petition circulating to recall all of the city council? How does this impact the Feb election for new mayor?

Haven't seen the petition but I am told it is directed at 3 of the council members.Doubt it will go forward, but who knows.

Link?