Another fine kettle of fish

It is hard to see what public good will come from Mayor Ragsdale's request for Commissioner Victoria DeFreese's records of e-mails, faxes and phone calls from constituents concerned about spending in the Mayor's office. Now the debate begins on whether these communications are public record or private discourse, but why the Mayor would want to stir this hornet's nest in the first place is baffling. With County Commission, the Law Director and the Attorney General unable or unwilling to bring action that might force the Mayor from office before his term expires, why isn't he willing to coast? Sure, more criticism will be leveled at Ragsdale before he leaves office, but one is hard-pressed to believe that by now he is not long accustomed to it.  

One answer might be the looming budget battle. Any issue that redirects the public gaze from the Mayor must certainly be welcome in Suite 615, and this request could start a battle which could only be resolved in court.

It may come to nothing. The Mayor's office now says it won't "press the issue." if so, what we've wtnessed is simply another tactical blunder by Team Ragsdale that may backfire with a lot of negative press and irate citizens.

Comments

[Stella]

I think Ragsdale has met his match in DeFreeze. Hehe

[A number less than 10, more than 8]

The Mayor is in denial. His friends and family should have a heart to heart with him. This is hurting everyone.