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el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
1. That is a tricky one
Mon Aug 4, 2014, 04:08 PM
Aug 2014

One possible other option, other than resigning, is to begin agitating for openness in Government. Unless are talking about actual mobster guys, you could simply say "I believe that we owe it to our constituents to ensure that they know exactly what it is we are doing with their money, and on our dime. I believe our meetings should be recorded, and that we should discuss none of our local governments business outside of a public forum. There is no need for it, and there is every need for our citizens to be confident that our Government is working for them, in an open and forthright way."

Bringing it up publicly in that matter might well make headway. Even if the corruptorinos squash it, it can become a campaign issue for method B.

Bryant

Your Opinion, Please [View all] H2O Man Aug 2014 OP
That is a tricky one el_bryanto Aug 2014 #1
Very good. H2O Man Aug 2014 #4
Thank you for the compliment. nt el_bryanto Aug 2014 #7
It's a fact. H2O Man Aug 2014 #14
Aren't there other options? denverbill Aug 2014 #2
Thanks! H2O Man Aug 2014 #6
I'd try to take care of it in-house cloudbase Aug 2014 #3
For three years now, H2O Man Aug 2014 #9
I'm for the direct approach. Solly Mack Aug 2014 #5
I like your response. H2O Man Aug 2014 #11
I like the mercuryblues Aug 2014 #8
For 40 years, H2O Man Aug 2014 #12
there was mercuryblues Aug 2014 #22
True unethical or just the appearance of unethical behavior? FSogol Aug 2014 #10
True unethical. H2O Man Aug 2014 #13
D. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #15
Good answer. H2O Man Aug 2014 #16
Keep us posted. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #31
+D. Looks like a solid plan to me. nt Zorra Aug 2014 #23
B is always in the cards, edgineered Aug 2014 #17
Boards still have other entities they have to answer to. Arthur_Frain Aug 2014 #18
Well, it kind of depends on what the actual matter is but unless it is trivia TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #19
D. Inform them and the president of the board. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #20
In my younger years tiredtoo Aug 2014 #21
When I was younger and indestructible, I would choose "C". Buns_of_Fire Aug 2014 #24
Excellent suggestions here. I lean towards approaching the media. Luminous Animal Aug 2014 #25
You may be convinced, but... TreasonousBastard Aug 2014 #26
Document, Document, Document. Be quiet as you document. Then blow the lid nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #27
If my past actions in facing unethical behavior in companies Cleita Aug 2014 #28
Sounds like the city council KT2000 Aug 2014 #29
A is OUT. Smarmie Doofus Aug 2014 #30
I did C along with another member. GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #32
Been there done that KentuckyWoman Aug 2014 #33
depends on what exactly the behavior is JI7 Aug 2014 #34
Quietly talk to news media and let them do the dirty work. Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #35
I've served on committees of an elected board... I've experienced this kind of thing. 2banon Aug 2014 #36
C. Definitely C. ScreamingMeemie Aug 2014 #37
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