Well! Here we have it again. Carty Finkbeiner, our illustrious Mayor, has shown his middle finger (figuratively) to the taxpayers of Toledo, and to the Toledo Police Department.
You see, a few months ago our mayor was caught a couple of times leaving his dog Scout in a hot car. He was chastised for it in the media, as well he should be, and then had the gall to make a public service announcement that was intended to give one the impression of contrition, redemption and a case of the warm fuzzies.
But DAMMIT! Now he did it again!!! Does this man never learn? Does he think he will be able to pull this kind of crap without scrutiny? Good grief!
While Mr. I'm Above It All was visiting an event at the Erie Street Market today (an event promoting Green/Eco friendly policies/practices) he parked his car illegally, left the motor running for 45 minutes (how about that carbon footprint?), AND left his poor dog inside. Granted the air conditioning was running, but that's still no excuse. You can view the WTOL version of the story, along with video, here.
Now, I can't help but think that if Mr. I'm Above It All saw MY dog in the car with the motor running and the AC on he would have placed a call to Chief Navarre on the Batphone and had me arrested on the spot! And if I pulled that kind of stupid maneuver then I should be punished. But why wasn't a call made to the police department, a unit sent to investigate and citations issued for violating parking regulations, animal cruelty laws and the little enforced law that says it's illegal to leave a car idling with the keys in the ignition. I mean, just look at this face ...
I have held high hopes for Toledo consistently. But I'm throwing in the towel. I cannot remain hopeful for any kind of turn-around here while we have an administration that is so arrogant and disrespectful to their employers - WE the taxpayers of Toledo and Lucas County.
If any one of us thumbed our nose at our employer we would be fired on the spot. Perhaps that's the answer. Who knows.
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I would not have written it much differently. I suppose it will be argued that he has at least learned his lesson as far as keeping the air on but the simple fact remains that Carty never learns. Nor do I think he ever will...
Verbally abused & physically assaulted John Skiadas, owner of Pepe's restaurant (although lawsuit was dismissed)
Failed to report profit from sale of condo
Suggests moving deaf people to homes near airport
Had shower built for $4 less than threshold requiring City Council approval
Arrived after visiting hours at Ottawa County jail - claimed 'unfair treatment' by Ottawa Co. Sheriff
Referred to Fire Chief Mike Bell as 'King Kong'
Near physical confrontation with then Police Chief Jack Smith
Kept WSPD Radio out of a public press conference
Threw Marines out of Toledo
Violated Civil Rights of Brian Schwartz
Phyically assulted Brian Schwarts (Schwartz won't deny or confirm)
Bypasses bidding process and contracts with firm at Erie Street market, at (again) below threshold for City Council approval.
For the third time, parks in a handicapped spot, dog inside, in the heat and idles vehicle for almost 1 hour
Denies Councilman Collins the financials on ESM, then delivers grossly inaccurate details.
And just how much more are Toledo residents willing to put up with? What is it going to take to get (another) recall effort going, or is everyone hoping Carty will have a hear attack and things will take care of itself?
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