Hey, we don't think we're Nostradamus, Jeanne Dixon or even The Amazing Kreskin (although The Amazing Kreskin is a very cool guy). Anyone who has been paying any attention at all could have figured it out. You see, it wasn't the fault of the council incumbents. Villa Hills is an embarrassing mess for one reason. Yes, you know what's coming. That's because it's true. The root cause of all of Villa Hills' many problems is the corrupt and incompetent Martin.
Martin has proven himself to be a petty low-brow time and time again. It happened again after this week's City Council meeting. Yes, we know you are asking. What did the little jackass do this time? We'll tell you.
Council newcomer Amy Balson has served on the City's Finance Committee since January. It makes sense. At least everywhere else but in Martin's world. Balson is an accountant by trade after all. Even so, the malevolent Martin pulled her off that committee after Wednesday's Council meeting. Martin said he made the move because he didn't feel she was, "doing an appropriate job in delivering what we need". Is that right? You don't say?
First of all, how ridiculous is it to hear Martin ever talk about the "propriety" of things? This is the guy who operates an unlicensed plumbing and electrical business. This is the guy who was found guilty on seven of nine charges of official misconduct and neglect of duty. This is the guy who had his head handed to him in court for illegally destroying City records. This is the guy who-when its all said and done-may very well be found to be involved in an illegal conspiracy to harm Assistant Police Chief Joe Schutzman. So spare us.
Everyone knows why Martin removed Balson from the Finance Committee. Martin removed her because she dared to ask questions. Balson wanted proper documentation for Martin's $23,000 taxpayer-funded bonus. Balson wanted proper documentation for the $37,000-and-rapidly-climbing-legal bills Martin is racking up. So, Martin-doing his best imitation of a banana republic dictator-pulled her off the committee.
By the way, will somebody please tell Councilman Jim Cahill to stop saying, "This isn't about you" to Martin? Look, Mr. Cahill, the turmoil caused by Martin's radical plan to outsource police protection is all about Martin. The incredibly excessive legal bills the taxpayers are being stuck with are all about Martin. So, what in the hell are you talking about when you say, "This isn't about you"? Of course it is.
Mr. Cahill, please sprout at least some tiny buds. If you don't want to point out the cause of the problems, just don't say anything.
Finally, sources tell us that Martin may veto his budget. Why? As we told you, council voted to amend Martin's putrid proposal by (vainly) capping the amount of money he can piss away on attorneys and lawsuits. Martin is now complaining that his hands have been tied. Hell, the way the little bastard is misusing taxpayer money his wrists ought to be cuffed!
BREAKING NEWS!
Martin has just filed yet another costly lawsuit (dated 6-27-2013). This is the lawsuit we have been telling you about. Martin does not want the City's duly enacted Civil Service Board to hear the facts in his witch hunt against Assistant Police Chief Joe Schutzman.
Martin is very good at spending the taxpayers money on lawyers and lawsuits.
