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Here is another example of Angle corruption, our hat goes off to Mr. Cusick...please continue to do the right thing...thanks Mr. Cusick
"Council President Ron Angle denies allegations that a political vendetta is fueling his efforts to eliminate a position in the Northampton County executive's Cabinet.Angle introduced Thursday an ordinance that would do away with the "director of court services," which he called a "hall-walker's job" that previous county executives have used to reward their friends. The ordinance garnered no discussion during council's last meeting of the year.
Angle also planned to ax the position during this year's budget talks. He promised to never again do heavy financial lifting on behalf of his colleagues when they defied him and restored the position.
Angle also planned to ax the position during this year's budget talks. He promised to never again do heavy financial lifting on behalf of his colleagues when they defied him and restored the position.
As usual, Angle was acting on his own behalf, serving his own benefit. Consider - why would his colleagues who normally side with him, suddenly defy him, especially if they asked him to do any heavy financial lifting for them? They didn't...perhaps some are starting to see the evil in this poor excuse of a politician, who gives ALL politicos a bad name.
Archie Disidore III oversees county archives and is responsible for financial reporting in civil and criminal divisions, orphans court, the register of wills and protection from abuse matters, according to the county website. His annual salary is $65,486 plus $24,848 in benefits.
Disidore's wife, Susan, is a supervisor in Lower Mount Bethel Township, where Angle owns land. Angle and Susan Disidore have publicly tangled over her proposal to limit development in the township.
Councilman Lamont McClure, a Democrat and vocal Angle critic, called the pair "bitter political rivals." He said Angle, a Republican, wants to put Disidore out of work to punish his wife. "Clearly Ron is taking what I think are extraordinary steps to eliminate this position," McClure said.
Disidore's wife, Susan, is a supervisor in Lower Mount Bethel Township, where Angle owns land. Angle and Susan Disidore have publicly tangled over her proposal to limit development in the township.
Councilman Lamont McClure, a Democrat and vocal Angle critic, called the pair "bitter political rivals." He said Angle, a Republican, wants to put Disidore out of work to punish his wife. "Clearly Ron is taking what I think are extraordinary steps to eliminate this position," McClure said.
If what Mr. McClure is saying here is true, and we believe it is, Mr. Angle should be investigated for corruption by the State Attorney Generals office. Should he be found guilty...he should be jailed just like any other criminal.
Angle denied the claim and said he's known Archie Disidore's family since the men were children. "[That] I'm not fond of Archie Disidore's wife has nothing to do with Archie Disidore," Angle said Wednesday.
County Executive John Stoffa declined to comment on Angle's motives. He said the position is vital to accomplishing one of his top goals for next year: centralizing the extensive archives. The paper records are stored in an Allentown warehouse and scattered throughout county buildings in Easton.
"I need the director of court services," Stoffa said Wednesday. "I need Archie. It's a Cabinet-level position."
Hey Mr. Stoffa, grow a pair, and stand up to this little tyrant...The People will be your supporters if you do so.
Angle noted that Stoffa could find another place for Disidore in the work force. His proposal would make court services Director of Administration John Conklin's responsibility, as it was in the four months before Disidore was hired.
Does Angle mean that Stoffa should create a different position for this worker? What sense does that make?
Councilman John Cusick said Conklin is too busy to take on another duty. As the county's top administrator, Conklin negotiates union contracts and overseas emergency management, elections, economic development and other key departments.
Angle noted that Stoffa could find another place for Disidore in the work force. His proposal would make court services Director of Administration John Conklin's responsibility, as it was in the four months before Disidore was hired.
Does Angle mean that Stoffa should create a different position for this worker? What sense does that make?
Councilman John Cusick said Conklin is too busy to take on another duty. As the county's top administrator, Conklin negotiates union contracts and overseas emergency management, elections, economic development and other key departments.
Keep this up Mr. Cusick and you can possibly be our next County Executive. The Coalition will support you if you continue to do the right thing ;-).
"My sense is that the [court services] position is necessary and provides a necessary oversight function," said Cusick, who initially forwarded Disidore's resume to Stoffa.
County Controller Stephen Barron, another Angle rival, said if the position were eliminated, with it would go safeguards put in place after a former chief deputy clerk in the criminal division was convicted of taking more than $100,000 from the county coffers from 2003 to 2005.
Angle's distaste for the position surfaced during the summer of 2008, when Stoffa recommended council approve the hire. At the time the vote was unanimous, except for Angle, who said he abstained because his colleagues suggested his clashes at the township level could present a conflict of interest.
"My sense is that the [court services] position is necessary and provides a necessary oversight function," said Cusick, who initially forwarded Disidore's resume to Stoffa.
County Controller Stephen Barron, another Angle rival, said if the position were eliminated, with it would go safeguards put in place after a former chief deputy clerk in the criminal division was convicted of taking more than $100,000 from the county coffers from 2003 to 2005.
Angle's distaste for the position surfaced during the summer of 2008, when Stoffa recommended council approve the hire. At the time the vote was unanimous, except for Angle, who said he abstained because his colleagues suggested his clashes at the township level could present a conflict of interest.
Angle has many conflicts of interest, it's a matter of time before they catch up to him...but they will.
Council is set to vote on the ordinance on Jan. 6."
Council is set to vote on the ordinance on Jan. 6."
How can they vote on this personal attack by Angle - The Peolpe will certainly be there...We will continue to keep an eye on things. this won't go on much longer.
This quoted article was taken from: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-angle-northampton-121010,0,3424109.story which was posted on this blog by: anonomous
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