You will need to read to the bottom paragraph of the second page to see Mr. Weiss note that his clients “hope that he (me) would spare the city (us) and himself (me) the expenses (our tax dollars) of a court challenge to his (my) candidacy.I think he means my soon-to-begin second term.
Where do you think I live?I’m pretty sure I know. I find it fascinating that an attorney is not familiar with “Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat”; the principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty.That is how it works here in America. During the Vietnam War I volunteered to serve 4 years in the United States Air Force as opposed to my original draft for two years of service to participate in the protection of that very principle among many others. More than required. As part of your Representative Government, I pride myself in delivering “more than is required” to everyone here in St Pete Beach.I believe that is what you expect of me. At least I hope it is; that is what you will continue to get from me.
I also think you expect me not to give into bullying and intimidation, not to deliver political favors quid pro quo, and to hold your interests above any special interest group. In the spirit of transparency, I thought everyone might like to see this latest threat to our tax dollars.
