Salisbury City Councilman Gary Comegys diagnosed with cancer and reportedly undergoing aggressive chemo therapy treatment was once again a no show yesterday during extremely important budget work sessions.While decisions are being made on how to handle the multi-million dollar City Budget, one can only guess as to the mental condition veteran Gary Comegys is in and or what kind of roll Gary is playing in such decisions.
As comments expressed in yesterday's Post exposed, some suggest that's none of our business. I clearly disagree. I personally believe Gary respectfully should step down. Again, in comments, I expressed after 18 years of being a dedicated employee with the City, my Wife herniated three disks in her back on the job and they terminated her because she could not perform 100%. I see no difference in Gary Comegys physical position as he cannot perform his duties and has proven such by not showing up for Work Sessions and or Council Meetings in months. Mind you, elected officials do not have to follow the employee handbook.
Mr. Comegys, please do the right thing and step down, at least for now.
6 comments:
I am not a Gary Comegys fan, but do wish he and his family well as they fight this horrible battle that I would not wish on anyone. This is not the first time that a member of council has suffered a serious illness while in office. There are 4 other members to carry on the business of the city. Only Mr. Comegys knows if it is time for him to step aside for the benefit of those who elected him and for the benefit of his health. The timing of the Daily Times story today regarding his participation in the budget process was a bit odd though If I were an elected official with a health crisis I don;t think that I would be looking for front page political space in the paper.
I wish he and his family well also but Leadership involves putting aside personal matters for the "greater good". I agree with the post. Step down, get out of the way. Stop being a barrier to progress.
Joe, PRMC does the same thing now. There is no such thing as limited duty. At the rate they are letting people go there limited or not, quality has got to suffer! Sad situation for patients. I think you should do an article on this.
While I feel for Gary and his family, he needs to remember the oath of office he took when he was sworn into office.
If you just look at that ONE point, everyone should agree that he should step down.
Once his health improves, he could run again if he wished but for the benefit of the taxpayers he represents, it would be better for him to step down NOW.
Hey he bliked the state outta overtime money while attending city meetings.They forced him to retire or else.He is not gonna give up another lush position unless he is forced to. Just an opinion.
I wish him well, butr he should step down and focus ALL of his efforts at beating this illness!
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