Barrett also stated he has never been directly approached nor asked for a donation. He also stated he "heard" of these supposed situations and has no actual "first hand knowledge" of who was told to donate. He could also not produce any names or evidence.
Yes, just like every other Politician - the Mayors Committee raises campaign funds. Yes he has dinners and parties like every other Politician. Mr.Barret has an ax to grind - a Political ax. Yet he is a part of the same group who helped elect this mayor. Yet he and his friends write large campaign donation checks yearly.
The promotional system he speaks of has been used for more than ten years. When the unpopular get promoted these guys cry - when those they approve of get "Provisional Appointments" instead of by seniority - or when the recruit list gets altered for their friends its OK. Well if you help create the "spoils of war" entitlement program - you have to believe the pendulum swings both ways.