Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Crist wants grand jury to probe state corruption

I've been nagging about this for some time now, so I've got to say positive things about the governor. Darn, though, I never expected him to do the right thing.

Anyway, like the Democrats in the state legislature, there are many good ideas out there on how to stamp down on corruption. I don't think Charlie Crist helps by having a fundraiser in Arizona with a convicted (later pardoned) corrupt politician, but if a grand jury gets right to work it may lead to cleaner elections next year.

Here is a statement issued by the Democratic leader in the state House:

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands (D-Weston) issued the following statement in response to Governor Charlie Crist’s call for a statewide grand jury on corruption by public officials.

“I am encouraged by Governor Crist’s expression of concern about the conduct of some public officials throughout Florida, and I endorse his call for a statewide grand jury to investigate criminal activities among those who serve in government.

“I urge the governor and my colleagues in the Legislature to move expeditiously and approve during the 2010 legislative session measures to prevent wrongdoing by public officials and restore the public’s confidence in their government.

“Various recommendations have already been proposed. One worthy idea has been offered by state Rep. Keith Fitzgerald (D-Sarasota) and state Sen. Dan Gelber (D-Miami Beach) to amend the state constitution to reform the Legislature’s appropriations process.

“The proposal these Democratic state lawmakers have offered would require all budget deliberations be done in public and with sufficient advance notice so that the people and the press can witness how the budget is written and what it includes. In addition, the amendment would require that the state’s spending plan is written in plain language to be understandable to the average citizen. It would also require three-fourths of the House or Senate to approve amendments filed in the last five days of a session, in an attempt to end the temptation for legislators to load legislation with favors for special interests and political donors.”

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

http://www.complaint.tv/false_prosecution-2729.html

Anonymous said...

Go Look At PENSACOLA FLORIDA

Prosecution for hire ! Good Ole Boys at work daily to rob people of money.
Panhandle Protection Racket !!

It will never change, BUSH bought the vote there and Charlie may not want to have to see his friends arrested.

Anonymous said...

Ha Ha Ha,

Crist for SENATE, " Promise As Governor " Unfullfilled.

Early departure for closer ride to candidacy for President !

Florida was his STEPPING STONE !

Elections bought in the Panhandle, just ask George W. Bush.

Wake up AMERICA , a teenage Black Boy - RAN OVER IN SIGHT OF 60 + AND 1st ON SCENE IS SHERIFFS LAWYER !

They left a HOT VEHICLE on a HUMAN BEING !

Deputy ARD had paid leave and went to the MALL, MOVIES, OUT TO EAT.

MR. STEEN was a teenage boy killed by panhandle cover ups !

Do you really believe the BILLINGS MURDER MYSTERY ?

Look Up MARK TURNER, or WILLIE MEGGS !

Panhandle Corruption Needs To STOP NOW !

Anonymous said...

hello 1st district of florida
very dirty bastards who rob steal kill all under the color of the law

in pensacola esacmbia and santa rosa it happens daily

money money money money !

M O N E Y

Piggly Wiggly said...

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WOW HOLY CRAPOLA !

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