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| Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst |
Last week, The Fact of The Matter presented The Westfield Leader's coverage of the email controversy involving Westfield Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst. The Fact of The Matter has since learned that the alleged "derogatory acronym" used by Councilman Foerst, in his email to town employee Joan Thermann, to describe the members that make up the group WeCare was the acronym....."CRAP".
What possibly could the letters C, R, A, P, stand for?
The following is from The Westfield Leader:
"At Tuesday's council conference meeting, the mayor and council addressed concerns of Westfield police officials performing illegal background checks, an e-mail from a council member talking about "patrolling places" frequented by advisory group Westfielder's Concerned About Responsible Development (We Care),..............""In a matter related to town officials keeping tabs on residents, Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst apologized to the Mayor and members of the council, for an e-mail that circulated last week. Unbeknownst to the sender, the e-mail sent to administrative assistant Joan Thermann was carbon copied to the town administrator and other officials, eventually reaching the general public. The e-mail responded to a We Care suggestion of a moratorium on teardowns, which recently occurred in Chevy Chase, Md. The councilman's response spoke of a "moratorium on complaints in general" and went on to create a fictional "multi-phase incremental plan controlling residents attempts to pontificate." Councilman Foerst called for the limiting of (the group, referred to as a derogatory acronym) to meetings and said "we will begin patrolling the places where your group congregates and are now counting (the group) on a daily basis." Councilman Foerst defended his piece as a "satirical response to a constituent." He said he has apologized to the citizen who was directly named in the e-mail, and he and I have reached a mutual understanding that this was all in good humor. I have also apologized to the mayor and Councilman (Mark) Ciarrocca, who were directly named in the satirical letter. My e-mail was simply the conduit to some comic relief, which I feel is sometimes needed when discussing serious matters. The councilman formally apologized, saying, unfortunately, my attempt apparently failed and if this offended anyone, I apologize." Councilman Foerst further stated his belief in democratic principles of free speech and open government "and certainly has no intentions of curbing anyone's right to speak at meetings."
"At Tuesday's council conference meeting, the mayor and council addressed concerns of Westfield police officials performing illegal background checks, an e-mail from a council member talking about "patrolling places" frequented by advisory group Westfielder's Concerned About Responsible Development (We Care),..............""In a matter related to town officials keeping tabs on residents, Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst apologized to the Mayor and members of the council, for an e-mail that circulated last week. Unbeknownst to the sender, the e-mail sent to administrative assistant Joan Thermann was carbon copied to the town administrator and other officials, eventually reaching the general public. The e-mail responded to a We Care suggestion of a moratorium on teardowns, which recently occurred in Chevy Chase, Md. The councilman's response spoke of a "moratorium on complaints in general" and went on to create a fictional "multi-phase incremental plan controlling residents attempts to pontificate." Councilman Foerst called for the limiting of (the group, referred to as a derogatory acronym) to meetings and said "we will begin patrolling the places where your group congregates and are now counting (the group) on a daily basis." Councilman Foerst defended his piece as a "satirical response to a constituent." He said he has apologized to the citizen who was directly named in the e-mail, and he and I have reached a mutual understanding that this was all in good humor. I have also apologized to the mayor and Councilman (Mark) Ciarrocca, who were directly named in the satirical letter. My e-mail was simply the conduit to some comic relief, which I feel is sometimes needed when discussing serious matters. The councilman formally apologized, saying, unfortunately, my attempt apparently failed and if this offended anyone, I apologize." Councilman Foerst further stated his belief in democratic principles of free speech and open government "and certainly has no intentions of curbing anyone's right to speak at meetings."
The Fact of The Matter has a few suggestions for Councilman Foerst as to what we would like to believe C.R.A.P. stands for.
How about:
1. Council Republican Always Pontificates
3. Can Republican Avert Prejudging
4. Councilman Rides Andy's Policy
5. Copy Raphael, Always Polite
Favorite: Can Republican At Polls
Favorite: Can Republican At Polls
Now there is a name from the past, Jackie Hall, since you threw that name out there here is another name for you. Steve Elvin. Steve was a cop with WPD and after his run in with Mr. Hall, which by the way was a lawful arrest, he became the target of Barney's vengeance and eventfully left WPD. For complete details just as Bob Bartkus. Bob went on to be a favorite child of the administation. Makes one think.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to this blog and I must say that after reading it, I am saddened to know that Westfield has such arrogant elected representation on our Town Council. To treat the taxpayers with such low regard is shameful.
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I love Jackie Hall...
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