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troutman · 06-11-2012, 09:25 AM

Glendale destroyed trust with rushed vote

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...shed-vote.html

When the City Council gathered Friday, members still had not received an economic study. Documents mentioned in the agreement were missing. Everything cried for taking a few more days to get everything in order and demonstrate this is the best deal the city could get.

Instead, the council approved the deal, 4-2. Never mind state law that requires documents be available for inspection 24 hours before a meeting. Never mind a public body's duty to be up-front with constituents.

This was pure arrogance. Goldwater will be back in court Monday, before a judge who handed it an engraved invitation. The city will likely lose. Why? Because leaders unnecessarily rushed a vote, instead of allowing the full public participation necessary in a democratic society.

Former Coyotes owner says hockey won't work in Arizona
http://www.arizonasports.com/?nid=43&sid=1552012

Lisa Halverstadt ‏@LisaHalverstadt
Goldwater Institute spokeswoman says the conservative watchdog group will likely move forward with challenge to #Glendale vote on #Coyotes.

Goldwater Institute ‏@GoldwaterInstEven #Glendale City Atty. said that the court has the power to intervene after the vote. We intend to pursue this avenue. #Coyotes

06-11-2012, 09:25 AM	#1085
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Glendale destroyed trust with rushed vote http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...shed-vote.html When the City Council gathered Friday, members still had not received an economic study. Documents mentioned in the agreement were missing. Everything cried for taking a few more days to get everything in order and demonstrate this is the best deal the city could get. Instead, the council approved the deal, 4-2. Never mind state law that requires documents be available for inspection 24 hours before a meeting. Never mind a public body's duty to be up-front with constituents. This was pure arrogance. Goldwater will be back in court Monday, before a judge who handed it an engraved invitation. The city will likely lose. Why? Because leaders unnecessarily rushed a vote, instead of allowing the full public participation necessary in a democratic society. Former Coyotes owner says hockey won't work in Arizona http://www.arizonasports.com/?nid=43&sid=1552012 Lisa Halverstadt ‏@LisaHalverstadt Goldwater Institute spokeswoman says the conservative watchdog group will likely move forward with challenge to #Glendale vote on #Coyotes. Goldwater Institute ‏@GoldwaterInstEven #Glendale City Atty. said that the court has the power to intervene after the vote. We intend to pursue this avenue. #Coyotes Last edited by troutman; 06-11-2012 at 11:43 AM.