Charlotte stadium deal results in lawsuit

[Kevin Greene]

Attorney Paul Whitfield has requested on behalf of his clients that the city be cited for contempt of court and fined at least $1.4 million, according to Gary L. Wright and Steve Lyttle of the Charlotte Observer. Whitfield’s filing explains that, nearly 40 years ago, a judge ordered City Council and other local public bodies to conduct such negotiations through open meetings, not closed sessions.

“A permanent injunction is permanent,” Whitfield said in a statement issued on behalf of his clients. “We contend the city violated Judge Snepp’s injunction and the N.C. Open Meetings Law with closed discussions and a secret tax vote. The mayor and city council have grown increasingly arrogant in handling public business behind closed doors. They now seek a major tax hike as if it were some private matter.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/charlotte-stadium-deal-results-in-lawsuit/

[Jakob]

Our Governor is a bag of dildos.. just wanted to put that out there.

[Jakob]

So is the Mayor of Charlotte.

[Ivan The Awesome]

LOL thanks to all of you that voted for these idiots.

[TerriblePizza]

Our Governor is a bag of dildos.. just wanted to put that out there.

At least you don't have Nikki Haley as your governor.

[SCP]

Whitfield is an ambulance chaser but this case has merit. Government business should be open for public vetting.

[Kurb]

$5 says American's For Prosperity have something to do with this.

Also, I don't particularly disagree with his argument. His methods have something left to be desired.

[csx]

This entire situation has been created by political posturing on all sides.

[CLEARHOT]

I agree about transparency and open government But something deep inside tells me that these four "has been " reporters want to make a name for themselves by charging up the "No Taxes For Anything " crowd.