Reader says Tom Riche has done more than his share to help the Village
Tom Riche has done more than his share to help the Village. The situation suddenly under scrutiny a year after the fact was an emergency. The firemen’s phones weren’t working and Mr. Riche stepped in. Sounds pretty bad, right? And the council must now scramble to find needed services.
This “scandal” was another pathetic attempt by the mayor to point a finger and wipe out the competition. Didn’t work. Sorry, Mayor–you need a new M.O. This one is worn out.
Who loves ya? Fewer and fewer of those who realize they shouldn’t have voted for you.
If the $39 (?) parking ticket (paid, then protested) and the phone thing (approved and fine) were the worst things the mayor could find to say about the two council members who are not under his thumb, good for them.
As for wasted Village money, millions have been given or thrown away. Cut back on fat contracts and change orders and then we’ll be in business.
I’ve found Mr. Riche to be a hard working guy who is familiar with all the stuff going on in town. Just another attempt to attack him.
Did Tom ever explain why he was the only council member, who voted against the creation of a permanent Financial Committee?
I know Aronsohn pushed this committee and I am not a big fan of his. But, this committee is actually a common sense idea for prudent municipal governance that is employeed in many municipalities and mandated in several states. Tom always seems out of step with his fellow council members. he has volunteered his time over the years. But, that doesn’t mean he deserves a pass. His vote in this matter requires an explanation in my mind, given the question about his conflicts of interest. As far as I am concerned, any member of Village Management or the Village Council should be prohibited from conducting ANY business with the village to avoid even the appearance of a conflict.
Let’s hear his explanation for the rationale behind his vote on this!!!