Court Watch Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 For a group who claim to be concerned with transparency and following the letter of the law, the new all Democrat City Council could use a few lessons. Last night at their organizational meeting the Binghamton City Council allowed the new City Clerk, Sarah Dinhofer, to nominate the Deputy City Clerk. The City Clerk is not a voting member of the legislative body, and can't make nominations. And, the nomination did not receive a SECOND by a member of Council before the roll call vote. The appointment of the Deputy Clerk was illegal, as she was not nominated or seconded by a member of the council. For the record, the new City Clerk, Sarah Dinhofer, is the Vice Chair of the Broome County Democratic Committee. So much for keeping politics out of the clerk's office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 So...what now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Court Watch Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 While the candidate may be able to work in that position provisionally, the vote was illegal. Council would have to recall that appointment and vote again, or just take a new vote. But it goes to show this group of people didn't do their homework, and don't know what they're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Who can make them? Should someone be notified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Dodson Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Kinya Middleton and the city council are doing a great job. Lots of residents are already urging Kinya to run for mayor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SU75 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 I'll tell you one thing, all the female employees at city hall are safer without sexual predator Giovanni Scaringi on City Council. It's really sad he used his position on council to pressure city hall staffers to date him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 WTH is up w/ this? https://www.wbng.com/2024/01/06/rathmell-sworn-by-binghamton-city-council-6th-district-controversy-continues/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 OK, now you have my attention. I had great hope for this group from diverse backgrounds but now I see diversity and TEAMWORK does not include Republicans or conservatives,as if they have nothing to offer. It takes all kinds of people to get things done. That's why they call it BEST PRACTICES. Here's what I have to say to the new city council. YOU ARE NOT ALL THAT. You have zero scope of experience...as evidenced by this blunder. I hope Mayor Kraham addresses this in an appropriate manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 On 1/4/2024 at 10:04 PM, Tammy Dodson said: Kinya Middleton and the city council are doing a great job. Lots of residents are already urging Kinya to run for mayor. They’ve been in office less than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 On 1/4/2024 at 10:04 PM, Tammy Dodson said: Kinya Middleton and the city council are doing a great job. Lots of residents are already urging Kinya to run for mayor. By next month they will have had a couple of meetings. Doubtlessly lots of residents will be calling for Kinya to be on the presidential ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 What's Tariq doing with himself these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 43 minutes ago, Solak Supporter said: By next month they will have had a couple of meetings. Doubtlessly lots of residents will be calling for Kinya to be on the presidential ticket. It'll be interesting to see how many puppets were elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, ginger said: It'll be interesting to see how many puppets were elected. It will be a high percentage; 5 or 6 of 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, ginger said: What's Tariq doing with himself these days? Giddy with the prospect of his advice and input being regularly sought by the GOP-free Bingamton City Council. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 On 1/4/2024 at 10:04 PM, Tammy Dodson said: Kinya Middleton and the city council are doing a great job. Lots of residents are already urging Kinya to run for mayor. Only seven days in office, just one organizational meeting, and it’s Kinya for mayor already. The magnetism, the charisma; positively electrifying and visionary. Gold will pave Binghamton’s streets by year’s end! Nobel prize around the corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SU75 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Tarik is firmly in control of the Binghamton City Council. He stood with Rebecca Rathmell when she was sworn in Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Well I see city council has zero interest in diversity of scope of knowledge, experience or ideas. Nevermind, zero representation for an entire segment of our city. Think that's appropriate? It's not. Not for this city. It's not neighborly at all. I just heard the case will be taken up by the courts so that will cost time and money too. Way to make friends with your mayor, on day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, SU75 said: Tarik is firmly in control of the Binghamton City Council. He stood with Rebecca Rathmell when she was sworn in Friday night. I knew it. I didn't think Emily was lying when she stated Tariq wanted her to run for council as his proxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 12 minutes ago, ginger said: Well I see city council has zero interest in diversity of scope of knowledge, experience or ideas. Nevermind, zero representation for an entire segment of our city. Think that's appropriate? It's not. Not for this city. It's not neighborly at all. I just heard the case will be taken up by the courts so that will cost time and money too. Way to make friends with your mayor, on day one. By the time any lawsuit is resolved it will almost be time for the special election to fill the vacancy the 2023 election tie caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Supporter Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 14 minutes ago, ginger said: I knew it. I didn't think Emily was lying when she stated Tariq wanted her to run for council as his proxy. He has much more than one proxy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 On 1/7/2024 at 5:27 PM, Solak Supporter said: Giddy with the prospect of his advice and input being regularly sought by the GOP-free Bingamton City Council. Ugggh…he is SUCH a weasel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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