I think this is fair for RT to pay Minneapolis $10,000. I only wish he had made such a public promise several months ago. Why couldn't he have said, "I'll pay $10,000 unless the city attorney/ethics board recommends I pay back more"?
If I recall the mailing correctly, the main problem stemmed from the glossy pictures and vague language on page 1 of the 8 page document. To pay about 1/4 the cost seems a reasonable compromise. But I think RT has probably compromised himself already by letting this drag along. When Tim Pawlenty's campaign was caught in 2002 for violating important, but technical rules regarding independent expenditures, they had to pay back all funds as well as pay a civil fine of $100,000. Mr. Pawlenty (of whom I am not a fan) acknowledged the mistake and took responsibility for it right away. He did not challenge the fine. Two weeks later he won the election. RT should have taken note of that approach. Voters like it when you are proactive and take responsibility for mistakes, big and small. Derek Burrows Reise Longfellow, Mpls, Ward 9-1 Still undecided in mayoral race __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
