We have demonstrated that the sole culprit for the cost of
the investigation is Martin himself. First, because his misconduct and neglect
of duty triggered the investigation. Second, Martin’s indefensible refusal to
sit down with Special Counsel to explain the many questions Shorty’s behavior
has raised has stalled an investigation that could have been over in just a few weeks into nearly a dreadful year. We have all
witnessed the spectacle of Special Counsel trying to deal with Martin’s
tap-dancing, back-flipping, lie-telling, spinning, shucking and jiving.
We have also dismantled the Martinites’ specious argument
that City Council “just doesn’t like” Martin. Plainly, that argument is
designed to divert attention away from Martin’s misconduct and neglect of duty.
Most people do not believe that a mayor-or
any other elected official-is above the law. The questions raised by
Martin’s behavior should be answered.
So what is the next defense? Well, Martinites complain that
Martin shouldn’t be investigated for his personal business practices.
First, a careful review of the nine charges that have been
preferred against Martin shows that Martin’s personal business practices are not included. So once again, that
Martinites’ argument is completely baseless.
But Martin’s business practices do provide a look into his character. We have reported about
electrical work that Martin did and
for which he charged the Villa Hills Civic Club. Why is that important? Because
Martin does not have the proper State licenses to do such work.
Remember, Martin took an oath to enforce the laws of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky. How can Martin enforce those laws that prohibit
unlicensed gypsy contractors from cutting corners when he is cutting those same
corners himself? The obvious answer is that he cannot.
Look, we get it. There is a significant minority-certainly not 75% of Villa Hills residents
that a delusional supporter claims-who are bedazzled by Martin. As we have
written, these people just can’t wrap their heads around the fact that this
charitable golfing elf is constantly breaking the law. How can a fellow who
goes to Haiti, does charity work for the 911 Memorial, Lions and others and leaves church to unclog someone's toilet be a
lawbreaker? While these people can’t comprehend it, the media reports about these hypocrites all of the time.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: As if
on cue, Martinites emulated their hero this weekend by skirting the law. How so? By placing “Council Please
Resign Now” signs in a few illegal places around the City. We can only
guess that they didn’t want the signs to go to waste in their garage. The fact
that they broke the law to get them out tells everyone else all they need to
know.]
