Thanks for nothing Kathy Potts!

There I was, following the story of the Cedar Rapids City Council's $500,000 yardy fix. While I admire the entrepreneurial spirit of the Brokaws I could not believe that the council would even consider spending this kind of money in this budgetary climate. At least Chuck Wieneke opposed the move, but he was the only one.

Of course I remember the Vernon Research Group (as in council member Monica Vernon) study on yardy injuries.That seemed a bit fishy but I just figured that the council was stupid!

So, how does Kathy Potts fit in? Kathy is a past chair of the Linn County Republican Central Committee and ran unsuccessfully for Iowa House and CR Council. Of late, Kathy has stepped back from politics and is blogging at Essential Estrogen. Well today, Kathy posted about an apparent conflict of interest. Apparently there are more connections between the Brokaws and the council. Potts remembered seeing a photo of council members Pat Shey and Kris Gulick hunting with Brokaw. Potts also pointed out that Brokaw was a contributor to Ron Corbett's mayoral campaign.

Now none of these relationships are necessarily illegal or unethical. But Kathy, if you are reading this — I just thought that my city council was stupid — thanks to you I now have to wonder if they are crooked too. Thanks for nothing Kathy Potts ;-)

Comments

[Kathy]

Gee David, I don't know what to say.

I am still amazed that this yardy thing got as far as becoming a budget item. Thank God for Rick Smith reporting on it or the public would have never known.

Kathy

[Craig]

I don't think I need any evidence to convince me that Cedar Rapids city government is both stupid and crooked. I would need evidence to convince me of the contrary opinion.

[ClubPenguinCheats]

Potts also pointed out that Brokaw was a contributor to Ron Corbett's mayoral campaign.