Apparently, you were not looking for me at the meeting. Then again, I have an utterly forgettable face.

Thanks for reading.

David Ormsby

Clearly Mr Ormsby was not at this event. I was. Ronan (one of those “party bosses”) sent out an e-mail inviting people interested in the job to forward their information/resume. More than 20 people did. How is that “cozying up”?! Each of those folks had less than 3 minutes to make a statement. The disrespect showed to most of these people by the three committeemen was appalling. They talked among themselves as speakers were at the podium and paid little attention. O’Conner and Ronen each even left the room at some point while candidates gave their presentations. But when Cassidy’s turn came the three lit up with smiles. They sat at rapt attention and applauded wildly.

It was clear who was the anointed one.

I felt they had used these people to make it seem like there was some kind of public process at work here. It was a sham. Afterwards I approached Ms. Basta and told her that if she ran in this election that I would volunteer for her and I have. Paula Basta gives me and other voters a chance to have a voice in this district…for a change!

What a terible message this sends to corporations. Unimpressive work from the A.G.

Or they will find a gold mind.

Thanks for reading.

David

And that’s not the only problem with this plan. Taking the time for a special election, when an election is usually right around the corner (for state reps at least), requires a lot of time (petition process, primary and general election). That leaves the community without a voice in Springfield for at least 2-3 months. Committeemen are entrusted by the voters with the power to appoint representation when circumstances arise- This provides public involvement in who makes the appointments.