Martin made another disgraceful statement during that hateful hearing when he was on the witness stand. Local voters should remember that statement when they go to the polls in November.
The mallet-headed Martin was being questioned by Goodenough's attorney and admitted that he had never once had a sit down meeting with the former Chief to discuss his trumped-up concerns. The mealy-mouthed Martin bitterly complained that he was "too busy" and "I only get paid $200 a month" as mayor.
That's an outrageous statement. So, Martin didn't have time to sit down to discuss his grievances with Goodenough because he only gets paid $200 a month? Goodenough successfully served under four previous mayors. Didn't he deserve the courtesy of a face-to-face meeting before the show trial? Not in Martinville.
The voters should remember that Martin asked for the job in 2010. They gave it to him, after all. Didn't Martin know how much the job paid? Of course he did.
Some Martin defenders say that Martin didn't fire Goodenough. They say Goodenough retired. True enough. But why?
Martin has clearly demonstrated that he has no reluctance to spend hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on lawyers and lawsuits. He could and would have bled Goodenough white. Even if council had voted against firing Goodenough, Martin would have jumped at the first opportunity to drag the police chief through the mud yet again.
Voters need to free up some of Martin's time on November 4.
