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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I was with you up until your last paragraph. This is all on Nenshi the individual, the taxpayers shouldn't have to foot the bill.
Its not up to the city to pay court costs for an individual because you don't like the idea of the ramifications.
On top of that the city bears no responsibility for Nenshi the candidates actions since he went after Wenzel as a big part of his re-election strategy painting him as a boogey man influencing candidates.
As a taxpayer I would be heavily opposed to the city paying either his defense costs, or providing city representation or paying the settlement.
I would be very surprised if because the city wasn't named it would be legal for them to foot the bill. In that way Wenzel did a smart thing, He isolated Nenshi.
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I tend to agree but I do think that no matter where or when its stated (unless its obviously a personal matter between two people) then the City should at least look at the issue and its legal department choose the best course of action for the City. However if Nenshi were to disregard the advice of the city then yes he should have to pay for his own defence.
I dont like it but it doesnt cost the city any extra as the lawyers are already paid and it sets a dangerous precedent going forward as the lawsuit while not against the City does damage the Citys reputation and could harm its ability to acquire services etc.