Mayor, council owe public some answers

I must agree with letter writer Paul Cormier (“Marysville: Secrecy, haste don’t create trust,” Dec. 12) and The Herald’s recent editorial about Tom Grady (“Marysville has no need for more council woes,” Dec. 12).

Tom Grady stated several times during the election that he was only interested in the well-being of Marysville. If what’s happening right now is best for Marysville, we’re in really deep trouble.

What gives the city, law enforcement and county officials the right to allow this to happen in the first place? We elect these people to operate government and protect us. To keep the investigation of Mr. Grady a secret is, in my eyes, a breach of their oath.

I find it very strange that none of this was made public until the vote was certified and all of the political ends were all neatly tucked in. I think that the three city council members that voted to have the swearing-in ceremony three-plus weeks early have several questions to answer. Why was it so important to get Mr. Grady sworn in so quickly? Is there something in the works that the residents don’t know about? Are their motives in the interest of the city and its residents or are they self-motivated? I must commend the four council members who stood by their principles and voted not to go forward with the early swearing in.

The Herald editorial described Mr. Grady’s behavior as “selfish.” That seems to sum up Mr. Grady’s feelings toward the city and its residents. I now think it’s time for our mayor to step forward and explain his reasons for wanting to change established practices to swear in Mr. Grady early. I also think that its time for Mr. Grady to end his illusion of being on the council and really do what’ s best for Marysville – abdicate his claim to the council seat, deal with his own personal problems and let Marysville try to get back to normal.

Marysville

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