Re: Councilman Johnson's Departure

["Sue Hovey" <suehovey@moscow.com>]

Well if Tony does't resign you will have to remove him when he moves into his new home.  I wouldn't expect him to do that.  So why would you want him to change his mind?  I guess I'm not making the connection. 

 

Personally, I've always felt Marshall to be a reasonable and fair man.  I still believe his wisest move would be to appoint the person who would have won had Tony resigned prior to the election. 

 

And is his selection subject to council approval?  I don't think so.  If Marshall went to the council when he appointed you, I think he must have done it just as a matter of courtesy to the council members.

 

Sue

----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Busch

To: vision2020

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 9:44 AM

Subject: Councilman Johnson's Departure

The legislative process to replace a City Councilperson is similar to the appointment of a Supreme Court Judge.  The Mayor makes a nomination to the Council.  If a majority of the Council agree with the Mayor's choice, that person becomes a member of the Council.  It is the Mayor's prerogative to nominate anyone he wishes.

 

In my opinion, it would be best if the Mayor nominates someone that would be unanimously approved by the Council.  The Council needs to work as a team.  We don't always have to agree, but it would not be good to start a new term with one or more of the elected council voting against a nomination.

 

The City of Moscow is fortunate to have Marshall Comstock as our Mayor.  I fully expect him to nominate someone that will in fact receive unanimous approval.  It will of course be impossible for him to nominate a person that will please everyone in the City of Moscow.

 

The first thing we have to do is wait for Councilman Tony Johnson to resign.  I for one hope he changes his mind.

 

Steve Busch

City Council Member