Good to see the more things change the more they stay the same
Markel’s Planning Board appointment raises transparency questions
CHEEKTOWAGA – A former Cheektowaga councilmember convicted of a misdemeanor in 2014, was appointed to a paid position on the town’s Planning Board Tuesday night and now questions of transparency regarding his appointment are being raised.
Charlie Markel was stripped of his office in 2014 after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully collecting unemployment while still receiving a salary from the Town of Cheektowaga for his duties as a town councilmember. He made full restitution and served a one-year conditional discharge.
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and great job to the chronicle for putting stuff like this in the spotlight
Don't you all find this ironic coming from Jim?Councilmember James Rogowski questions the transparency of the appointment telling Cheektowaga Chronicle that, “The job wasn’t posted.”
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I'll tell you what is insulting to the taxpayers. The whole town board.Councilmember Gerald Kaminski was the second no vote on the appointment.
“I think it’s insulting to the taxpayers,” said Mr. Kaminski. “He took money illegally from every taxpayer, not only in Cheektowaga but in the State of New York and that’s all I’m going to say about it.”
IF there was a law, an escape clause or anything to just purge all 7 and replace them with 7 people from outside of the "Social Club" they all belong to as a property owner I would be behind it.
For the last 25+ years it's basically continued BS year after year while telling the community we are working in your best interest. All while lining their pockets through the friends and family plan network we pay for.
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It was just a matter of time before Charlie Showed back up on the taxpayers backs...
That crossed my mind.
In this case I would say Kevin would have been more qualified just from what I have heard in general.
Is there a job description for the position?
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WNY, just residence in the town. It’s a citizen board and the expertise is supposed to be provided by town staff. Don’t know if Cheek has a planning dept
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