One complaint heard this morning was that the Daily Times, true to form, charges to take on an issue ... AFTER their opinion could have an impact. All too true. However, never one to look a gift horse in the mouth I figure we should take what we can get. There are, however, several things about this morning's editorial - calling for the Wicomico County dispensary to open its books - that are humorous, and disturbing.
While I don't know who wrote this morning's piece, I do know that they are ignorant of some basic facts. They state:
In any event, a ballot measure for 2008 has been moot for several weeks. The resolution voted on Tuesday (Res. 110-2008) SPECIFICALLY stated that it applied to a referendum to be voted on in 2010.
In addition, a call for transparency is only a half-hearted measure. Far more important would be a call for the dispensary board to quit doling out taxpayer dollars like they are lollipops and balloons in a parade ... or more appropriately with the WCLCB - Mardi Gras beads on Fat Tuesday!
cross posted on Delmarva Dealings
While I don't know who wrote this morning's piece, I do know that they are ignorant of some basic facts. They state:
"The question will not appear on the 2008 ballot because the Wicomico County Council voted 5-1 against asking the Maryland General Assembly for permission to do so."This simply isn't true. The possibility of placing the measure on the 2008 ballot ended when the county council postponed action at their first August meeting. The deadline for placing a measure on the ballot passed prior to the August 19th meeting. Some will also point to an AG's opinion that claimed that the legislature must approve a referendum. If this is the same opinion prepared for Sen. Lowell Stoltzfus, the opinion only states that a binding referendum would need legislative approval.
In any event, a ballot measure for 2008 has been moot for several weeks. The resolution voted on Tuesday (Res. 110-2008) SPECIFICALLY stated that it applied to a referendum to be voted on in 2010.
In addition, a call for transparency is only a half-hearted measure. Far more important would be a call for the dispensary board to quit doling out taxpayer dollars like they are lollipops and balloons in a parade ... or more appropriately with the WCLCB - Mardi Gras beads on Fat Tuesday!
cross posted on Delmarva Dealings
Give it a rest. The fat lady sang on Tuesday
ReplyDeleteRev up your engines. It has only begun.
ReplyDeleteTony S
The tangled up mess this bureaucracy creates with no oversight is snagged all up in itself. All the more reason for abolishing the dinosaurs.
ReplyDeleteG.A. Harrison says:
ReplyDelete"However, never one to look a gift horse in the mouth I figure we should take what we can get. "
Then quit your bitching! It's free revenue! Run it yourself if you can do better.
Have the board resign today!! Give someone else the opportunity to straighten out this terrible situation.
ReplyDeleteIt's free revenue?????...that comment shows your total ignorance of the facts.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDelete"It's free revenue?????...that comment shows your total ignorance of the facts."
9:22 AM
Please do enlighten us with your amazing knowledge.
ROFLMFAO
ReplyDeleteRather than laughing, read the report.It's a public document...unlike the dispensary's dealings.
ReplyDeletewell, after months of obfuscating and delaying rumor has it that the Dispensary folks have finally allowed councilpersons access to thier documents. Be interesting to see what turns up and what is mysteriously missing.
ReplyDeleteWho are their accountants and auditors again?
ReplyDeleteJohn Stern
ReplyDeleteWhy did they get rid of Rommel and Twilley as their accountants? Then they went with Bob Moore when he left Rommel and Twilley? Insider deal? That's three different accountants in 6 years, no wonder the books are all f'd up.
ReplyDeleteI heard there was a lady at the Moore firm that asked questions and was told it wasn't apart of her job. They left that firm the next year.
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