Why is anyone surprised by the Erie Times news report that County Controller Sue Weber is looking for answers from County Executive Mark DiVecchio on his apparently ongoing use of county employees, on the taxpayer dime, for his personal and private business needs.
The most recent case involves a county employee plowing out the driveway of DiVecchio’s home in the 2400 block of Bird Drive. It’s also been alleged that Marky Mark also misused county plow services during the winter of 2007 and had county employees set up a pepperoni ball booth for DiVecchio Catering at Celebrate Erie and to help his sister move.
DiVecchio’s defense includes: December back surgery preventing him from shoveling his own driveway (or apparently calling a local plowing service) not wanting to be late for work, (lord knows he is critical to the operation of County government) and my favorite, he thought that it was a “side job” for the workers and didn’t know they were on the taxpayer clock!
DiVecchio is waving around copies of a check for reimbursement of the plow jockey’s time. The check for $9.35 is laughable at best. How long did it take the county employee to drive to the County Executives house, plow his driveway and then drive back? Exactly how much are we paying this plow jockey? Apparently he’s not on the list of Marky Mark’s friends who get fat raises!
Like I said, I’m not surprised, this guy is as old school Democrat as it gets. Add to that fact that he just is not real smart and you end up with this as the outcome. Politicians in Erie have been pulling this crap forever and DiVecchio is just trying to carry on the tradition.
Weber is just kind of pit bull the taxpayers need in this instance, she won’t shy away from DiVecchio’s personal attacks. The State Ethics Commission is aware of the situation and needs public input to launch an investigation into the matter.
Another path to consider is the fact that the Home Rule Charter for Erie County does have a recall provision when it comes to the County Executive. It may be time to consider collecting signatures in an effort to remove this cancer from county government.
The most recent case involves a county employee plowing out the driveway of DiVecchio’s home in the 2400 block of Bird Drive. It’s also been alleged that Marky Mark also misused county plow services during the winter of 2007 and had county employees set up a pepperoni ball booth for DiVecchio Catering at Celebrate Erie and to help his sister move.
DiVecchio’s defense includes: December back surgery preventing him from shoveling his own driveway (or apparently calling a local plowing service) not wanting to be late for work, (lord knows he is critical to the operation of County government) and my favorite, he thought that it was a “side job” for the workers and didn’t know they were on the taxpayer clock!
DiVecchio is waving around copies of a check for reimbursement of the plow jockey’s time. The check for $9.35 is laughable at best. How long did it take the county employee to drive to the County Executives house, plow his driveway and then drive back? Exactly how much are we paying this plow jockey? Apparently he’s not on the list of Marky Mark’s friends who get fat raises!
Like I said, I’m not surprised, this guy is as old school Democrat as it gets. Add to that fact that he just is not real smart and you end up with this as the outcome. Politicians in Erie have been pulling this crap forever and DiVecchio is just trying to carry on the tradition.
Weber is just kind of pit bull the taxpayers need in this instance, she won’t shy away from DiVecchio’s personal attacks. The State Ethics Commission is aware of the situation and needs public input to launch an investigation into the matter.
Another path to consider is the fact that the Home Rule Charter for Erie County does have a recall provision when it comes to the County Executive. It may be time to consider collecting signatures in an effort to remove this cancer from county government.
1 comments:
Maybe the Home Rule Charter wa the real error.
Three guys in Millcreek get the job done.
Home Rule gave us
Russel B. "Robbie" Robison
Judy Lynch
Rick Schenker
Mark DiVecchio
The county is what it is largely due to the above.
Robbie made "Red Barns", a failed McDonalds and all gone now.
Judy specialized in OCY. Speaks for itself in volumes.
Rick prayed and God said
"Quit, Rick"
DiVecchio is now learning Parking 101.
Home Rule is everything it was promised to be. Problem is,...WE don't know how to rule our home.
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