A few months ago Mayor Martin announced he was hiring a part-time clerk-yes, another clerk-to assist during the property tax "rush". The waves of humanity beating down the city building door to pay their property tax has long-since subsided. But the part-time clerk-a Martin civic club buddy-remains. One observer noted, "Property tax season may be over, but cronyism season is still in full swing!"
Have you been by the city building lately? It has more barrels, fencing and barricades surrounding it than Checkpoint Charlie. One civic club regular believes that Martin's fortification of the city building is a direct result of the thumping his road tax took on November 8. The Martin Chronicles does not believe Villa Hills is on the verge of its' own version of Bastille Day. At least not yet. It is more likely that Martin just wants to make sure nobody puts their hand print in the expensive new parking lot he used your money to construct.
We do understand why folks think Mayor Martin may be getting a little skittish. No new budget for the current fiscal year. A special counsel investigation. Multiple ethics complaints. Tough questions from city council. More than 70% of the voters turning thumbs down on his road tax proposal. Things are a little rough for "the CEO" right now. Do you think that's why we just learned that the mayor will not be attending tonight's meeting?
We are sure it's just a coincidence, but the auditor also announced yesterday that he will not be presenting his annual report to council tonight. We are unable to confirm reports that the auditor became unglued when he was advised that he had been examining records that Mayor Martin swears don't exist. Cue the dramatic music!
We have also just learned that Martin clipped his personal check to a copy of the bill from the Voice of Villa Hills for the "Vote 'YES' To Repeal The License Fee" flyer distributed the weekend before the road tax vote. You remember-the flyer Martin said he knew nothing about!
Isn't this fun?
