Greensboro News & Record called to say they will run a letter to the editor within the next several days. I sent the same letter to Rhino Times in hopes they will print it in this week's edition. Here's what I had to say:
"Continued intransigence by the City Council and City Manager in the David Wray affair does little to restore citizen confidence in the ability of the Council to lead and make important decisions, and provide effective management. It's beyond time for our City Council to step forward and reassert its leadership.
The legal investigation concerning David Wray has run its course: the City Council and City Manager need to focus on our pressing issues: business development, jobs, improved transportation, East Greensboro economic development, water, runaway expenses, improved police protection, drug trafficking and gangs.
The city must find a way for restoring the professional reputation and good name of a dedicated servant. The known facts about David Wray's long and distinguished career in law enforcement simply belie any notion that he was some sort of closet racist with an agenda to persecute black members of the police department - as the city has alleged for so long. What else does the City Council or City Manager know that could alter the SBI investigation or Grand Jury proceeding? Stop the innuendo. This has gone on for two years and needs to stop. Someone needs to be held accountable for this fiasco.
Bill Knight
Candidate at-large
Greensboro City Council
Monday, October 1, 2007
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3 comments:
Bill, you are a breath of fresh air to a community sick and tired of unsubstantiated opinion and innuendo. We desperately need transparency in our local government and strong, effective leadership. Thanks for your willingness to serve and you can count on my vote.
What an asset to the city of Greensboro you would be Bill. We're fortunate that you are offering your services to the city.
You have my vote.
Tony Wilkins
Greensboro
The city needs to move beyond the issues that have broiled our citizens for the past few years. First, however, there are two matters of business to be dealt with.
First, steps must be taken to bring city management back into order. Complete confidence in the city manager must be present. I don't see that happening with our current manager, and for that reason I think he should step down.
Second, the new City Council must ensure that the record of David Wray is clear of allegations of wrongdoing. The city should defend him in several pending lawsuits against the city and Wray while he was an employee. There is no reason to avoid this responsibility. David Wray must have his professional reputation intact so he can seek new employment comparable to his position with the city.
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