So Nor’Town City Manager characterized the use of “More Cops” funds to support cops already on the force.
“The issue is a simple coding error. It’s just paperwork,” City Manager Gregory Rose said earlier this month. (RJ)
However, the “More Cops” funds, we are told, are meant only to support new hires in an effort to increase the force. They should not be used as a bookkeeping tool to shuffle funds from one account to another in tough economic times.
The, dare we say, scandal is beginning to make everyone look bad. We learn: Nor’Town Chief of police Joseph Forti knew about the shift of funds, although he has denied it elsewhere. And the assistant chief says they knew about it in early 2009.
So, one wonders, when did Mayor Shari Buck, who’s supposed to be in charge of the such goings on, know about it? Or are we to believe she doesn’t know what’s going on in her City Hall?
We also learn that Assemblyperson Marilyn Kirkpatrick “has long questioned why North Las Vegas hasn’t hired more police officers with More Cops money.”
Really? When did she plan to share those concerns with her constituents?
One thing is clear, though, Richard Cherchio has found an issue for his campaign coming up in early 2011. So, I’m guessing “More Cops” won’t be going away anytime soon. I wonder if the mayor will be endorsing his campaign?
Check City Coucmil 12/2 agenda item 13 City Council: approve severance of Gregory Rose. item 14, appointing acting City Manager and Item 15, review of financial status of City and discusion of next steps.
Also, earlier items relating to Park highland GED for casino at 215 and Losee
come early if you want a seat.