Post Election Remarks
Welcome to the Big Top
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| The Constituents Spoke |
It appears that the people have spoken, again, and the message was clear - the city wants a strong mayor to run things, not the clown show.
In fact, the voters also removed the loudest clown on the ballot - Crackpot the Clown. Personally, I am looking forward to not listening to her endless droning come January 1. (Truly, Pueblo’s air quality just improved.)
The city and legitimate bidders will also benefit from a fair bidding process free from manipulation.
(Imagine that - fairness. Revolutionary.)
A Moment of Vindication
Now that we took that moment to enjoy the vindication and the will of the people being enforced, let’s look at the work ahead of us.
Because unfortunately, the clown tent is still up, the funnel cakes are still soggy, and the carnival music is still somehow playing.
The clown show is still performing - albeit now missing one of the headliners.
A QUESTION FOR THE CLOWNS
When 68% of the voters, in bipartisan fashion, say they want a strong mayor, what part of their constituency did the clowns represent when they voted to send the matter to the ballot?
The answer is simple:
This was not about their constituents.
It was not about the city.
It was about power.
A council of clowns putting their personal ambitions ahead of the people who elected them.
Pueblo saved itself from a regression, but the risk and corruption is still sitting in four seats.
MEET THE REMAINING CAST OF CLOWNS
Hotdog the Clown
The bigoted ringleader with strong ties to one of the most corrupt politicians in Pueblo's history - the same one they dragged in like a guest expert of Pueblo’s political ethics.
Hotdog has no experience running anything except a failed hotdog stand.
But sure - let's let him help run a multi-million-dollar city. What could go wrong?
Honda the Clown
The used car salesman who is supposed to oversee the others, but isn't really steering the wheel.
Complicit in backroom dealings and violations of state statute.
Which, to be fair, pairs nicely with his professional background of “Buy here, pay here, trust me bro.”
Because nothing says ethical leadership like “previously-driven.”
Cranky the Clown
The angry senior citizen who wanders the streets at night and can’t remember how he voted - or what he was voting on.
Possibly the most dangerous clown, because even he doesn’t know what he’s doing.
Demanding the resignation of a police chief with 30+ years experience while Cranky’s qualifications include:
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Being mad
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Yelling
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Owning at least one lawn used for yelling at
And we have another two years of this.
Pockets the Clown
Has a personal financial interest in an organization receiving millions in city funds - and sits on their board.
(Conflict of interest? No no, that’s just “community engagement” - apparently.)
One week: The mayor should finish her full term.
Next week: The mayor must go.
Something definitely got filled, and it wasn’t transparency.
The “Statement of Readiness” Fiasco
This all-star clown car violated state law by posting their little open letter on official city letterhead, clearly attempting to influence an election.
So now they are:
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Personally vulnerable to civil lawsuits
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And possibly dragging the city into liability with them
(Insert the smallest violin here.)
While I would hope the city doesn't suffer because of these clowns, I would not shed a tear if the clowns themselves get sued.
In fact, I might dance.
A full jig.
Maybe even with confetti.
TIME TO SHUT DOWN THE CIRCUS
These individuals have demonstrated:
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Poor judgment
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Lack of integrity
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Disregard for voters
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And a remarkable commitment to their own ego
Should Pueblo tolerate another two years of this?
No.
Absolutely not.
Recall petitions may be in order.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Mayor Graham.
More importantly – Congratulations Pueblo!
The people spoke. And the message was:
No more circus.
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