Amidst a two week blogging absence (as this blogger is a busy student in the middle of finals week at the University of Memphis), it appears that recent news from City Councilwoman Carol Chumney was eclipsed by the news of the Virginia Tech Massacre. To reemphasize the news involving Chumney, she rejected a resolution by Jack Sammons, asking MLGW President Joseph Lee to resign. Has Chumney gone nuts, or flip-flopped? Not quite... There are two ways to look at this:
1. Not supporting Chumney. She was furious at Mayor Herenton's refusal to accept the resignation of MLGW President Joseph Lee amidst exposure of corruption involving Lee and his services to Edmund Ford. For her not to support this resolution only shows that she wants everything to be done for her credit.
2. Supporting Chumney. She rejected this resolution because she feels it is necessary to hold the Mayor accountable for his action in keeping Lee on board. This may not work to the immediate benefit of the city, but it shows that she, while as a councilwoman who has openly argued the decisions of the mayor, is willing to provide the mayor with the responsibility that he deserves being in his position.
Click here to read Chumney's letter in regards to the resolution.
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I think you also missed this letter, which the Commercial Appeal never printed.
I also missed the date of your post, which makes this very old news.
My feed reader is acting squirrely.
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