At least two Council people, Raul deJesus and David MacDonald expressed concerns about the legality of the land deal and whether it was proper.
Numerous documents and opinions will show that it most likely was not completed in accordance with State statutes, but as Councilman deJesus pressed on with his insistence and need to feel comfortable with his decision on the manner, both Deputy Corporation Counsel and Corporation Counsel Saundra Kee-Borges both seemed to joke about Councilman DeJesus's mental stability and wrote back and forth about it in the e-mail below.
After DeJesus stopped by the office of Deputy Corporation Counsel L. John vanNorden, Van Norden fired off an e-mail to his boss corporation Counsel Saundra Kee-Borges he expressed his frustration with DeJesus's insistence for documents, which apparently Van Norden thought were trivial.
Kee- Borges replied to Van Norden, "OMG" which for those not e-mail or text savvy, is known to mean "Oh My God". The VanNorden replied back within minutes to Kee-Borges "Seriously! Is he unstable? I mean this is monomaniacal". Kee-Borges replises 2 minutes later "I think he has problems" Van Norden's response eight minutes later was in reference to deJesus suffering from mental illness was "Apparently. This is obsessive".
Since when has a Councilperson doing his due diligence before a vote become a sign of mental illness. Maybe the stability of two City attorneys actually putting something like this in writing for public view and drawing the mental stability of someone who is their boss as a member of the Corporation's Board of Directors should be questioned.
I don't always agree with MacDonald or DeJesus, but I do commend them for standing strong when the stink gets too strong to ignore
Nice to see they are putting those city credit card bought ipad and iphones to use.
ReplyDeleteThe sad part is the Administration probably couldn't even tell you who has city property, I-pads, cell phones, laptops, or even flat screen televisions bought from the Aplle store and at their homes.
ReplyDeleteI have requested the inventory but so far no reply, so much for transparency.
There goes one no vote for sandy
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ReplyDeleteThe only monomaniacal one in City hall, is her ignorant self and her husband Deputy Chief Waller, Htfd Fire Dept can verified that. On her list she has a few costly items from the Apple store, how many I-pads does she need? Sorry Kevin, you will never get any inventory. Everyone is going to claim that was a year or two ago. All receipts were shredded. No paper trail.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think she was fast to respond that they were repairing the computers, when the question about the FEDS came up.
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ReplyDeletethey can only shred so much, and fromt this date forward. Don't forget about the " alternative means" the house of cards of what quite a few people are calling a criminal enterprise can't be totally hidden. Please stand by. And anyone that has additional information, please feel free to contact me by cell,text or e-mail
Raul was bought off by Pedro for his vote on the veto over-ride and has also committed to Sandy and Juan Figueroa.Raul will laugh this blog post off and go back on his knees and vote for them,Id bet his shrink bills on it.
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ReplyDeletei have known Dejesus since before he joined the police academy. I want everyone to look into why Raul is not wearing a police uniform. Lets start with the fact he was kicked out of the New Britain police academy for being a LIAR! He would fake bogus injuries to get out of pt, he would spit in his own shirt to make it appear as if he was sweating, He even lied directly to the academy supervisor about needing to use the phone for an emergency when he would just want to talk to his girlfriend! No wonder politics suits him so well! hes a liar!!!!
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ReplyDeletenone of that is new information, the voters of Hartford nonetheless chose to elect Raul and the information doesn't excuse the arrogant and demeaning comments by the Corporation Counsel. The City Council is technically our Board of Directors, I would venture to say that if any attorney at one of our major Corporations in the City was found to be "joking" about mental illness in writing especially in relation to a Board Member, they would probably be shown the door
I don't know anything about Mr. Raul or anyone else personally on the council. And don't want to. However, reading the email exchange between the two city employees who are in positions of responsibility, there is no excuse for their behavior about an elected official....or anyone else. If this is how they talk about Council members how do they talk about and treat the common average City resident or employee? With such contempt?
ReplyDeleteI am appalled at what comes across as their callous disregard for open government and respect & dignity for all who interact with their departments. It is irresponsible and disgusting to have high level city representatives mocking, insulting or callously questioning someone's mental health. And WHY exactly?
Because they didn't like him following up on a request for certain records? No wonder people question if the current people in office are serving the greater good.
The Rock was sitting at home channel surfing on his 70" flat screen TV when he came across the newest comedy show on the public access channel, it was called Sandy and the 7 dopes, with a guest appearance by Pedro " I paid for half of the meal on the P-Card" Seggera.
ReplyDeleteAs the show went on these Namibi pambi so called Council members with their snot nose dripple wouldn't even ask a tough question of the Queen, and I don't mean Pedro.
These jabronis couldn't find their way home on a one way road. And that winey dripple from Pedro during the introduction, wha, wha, wha, is she your friend or isn't she, zip it and just shut your hole and know your role, and that's being the ass clown with the boy blunder.
Speaking of that Pedro stated that the misuse of P Cards will result in the following, repayment, suspension, termination and prosecution, yeah right, if that's the case then get your check book out to cover your boy's 17k unjustified expenses, you can drop the check off at "the Big Boss Mans House" at the corner of Correctional Ave. and Handcuff Way, because that's what your going to end up in.
This three ring circus and the lack of hard hitting questions along with the all the ass kissing that was going on,The Rock grew so incensed he wanted to put his size 13 right through his 70" tv screen and shove it straight up their candy asses. Hey you seven Dopes take a word of advise from the Rock, don't be afraid to lay the smack down on ther candy asses, before you you get left at the intersection of Know your Role Blvd, and Jabroni Drive, asking what the hell happened as Sandy and Pedro ride off into the Sunset with a bag full of tax payers money, if you smelllllll what the Rock is Cookin.
The Rock was sitting at home channel surfing on his 70" flat screen TV when he came across the newest comedy show on the public access channel, it was called Sandy and the 7 dopes, with a guest appearance by Pedro " I paid for half of the meal on the P-Card" Seggera.
ReplyDeleteAs the show went on these Nambi pambi so called Council members with their snot nose dripple wouldn't even ask a tough question of the Queen.
These jabronis couldn't find their way home on a one way road. And that winey dripple from Pedro during the introduction, wha, wha, wha, is she your friend or isn't she, zip it and just shut your hole and know your role, and that's being the ass clown with the boy blunder.
Speaking of that Pedro stated that the misuse of P Cards will result in the following, repayment, suspension, termination and prosecution, yeah right, if that's the case then get your check book out to cover your boy's 17k unjustified expenses, you can drop the check off at "the Big Boss Mans House" at the corner of Correctional Ave. and Handcuff Way, because that's what your going to end up in.
This three ring circus and the lack of hard hitting questions along with the all the ass kissing that was going on,The Rock grew so incensed he wanted to put his size 13 right through his 70" tv screen and shove it straight up their candy asses. Hey you seven Dopes take a word of advise from the Rock, don't be afraid to lay the smack down on ther candy asses, before you you get left at the intersection of Know your Role Blvd, and Jabroni Drive, asking what the hell happened as Sandy and Pedro ride off into the Sunset with a bag full of tax payers money, if you smelllllll what the Rock is Cookin.
Kevin, what's the crime here? That two people share their thoughts with each other, or that the thoughts are made public?
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the time John Rose called you an asshole on an email.
It was stupid, it was childish, but...who cares.
The opinion of Councilman DeJesus is not solely based on his dogged pursuit of, whatever, on this issue.
Lets stop pretending that people need baby gloves when dealing with each other. Raul's a big boy. He can handle it. And so should everyone else.
I care, that's why.
ReplyDeleteThese are supposedly professionals, paid very well by the taxpayers of Hartford. If the comments had racial slurs and overtones, would you accept that also?
I believe it is also an ethics violation for an attorney to demean a client, which Councilpeople are their clients.
Any comments about mental illness, whether in fact true or just to make a joke is in very poor taste when used to discredit someone.
I smell lawsuit for Raul for defamation of character.....making a comment about ones menal stability without it being true is defamatory, unprofessional and down right "stupid" . This was no locker room conversation or a short sweet nothing at the water cooler, it was done over the city email system which is all FOI able. Not too smart for a couple of attorneys. Weather you like the man or not or what you think of him, poor decision by Sandy and L. John they just ruined any working relationship with him, and if they are saying this about Raul what are they saying about other council members who hold them to task, the demigod shit as to stop.
ReplyDeleteThese comments are obviously written by unprofessionals who care less about the city and who don't give two shits about anyone else but themselves. If Raul asked for information, most likely it is because there is some shady stuff going on. Don't get mad at him for doing his job, when no other person will. When everyone else there shares a broom to sweep all the dirt under the rugs. Oh, and get your FACTS straight, Raul was NEVER FIRED from the police department. All these LIES are ridiculous! Whether you like the guy or not, BE PROFESSIONAL!
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