Naperville City Council member Dick Furstenau says the city owes him $129,000 for his troubles, and he's threatening to sue to get his money. Guess who ends up paying, either way?
The taxpayers, that's who. Because even if the councilman sues the city and loses, it costs the city time and money to defend itself against such an uncivil action. This has got to be one of the more bizarre disputes in recent memory. Not since the iPod days have hardheaded, stubborn people curried so much attention.
Think about it: Furstenau should have expected the city's reaction to his letter asking it to pay the legal fees he racked up defending himself after he was arrested for allegedly shoving a police officer. (The city said good luck, we don't owe you a cent.) He was found not guilty. While awaiting trial he lost an election, which he blames on bad publicity related to his arrest, so his demands include compensation for that.
Even if he has a valid case, this creates strange situations. If the council goes into executive session to discuss "pending legal action," does he have a right to be there? Can the rest of the council demand that he leave? It's all so strange. He may have been wronged by the city, but if he sues, shouldn't he give up his seat on the council? Or, on the other hand, do you think he should sue the city and keep his council seat?
Doesn't he realize that we have a Carillon to pay for?
I recommend that Mr.Furstenau pick up his sore head, the chips that keep falling off,(or are they being nudged off?) his shoulders, so that he can concentrate on learning to Disapparate. And then DO it. Disappear, that is. And don't allow any reporter to even THINK about writing another word about him.
Mr. Fursteneau has become a cult symbol for residents and other legal citizens who are fed up with the criminal and cruel actions on the part of SOME NAPERVILLE police officers.Chief D. Dial is a leading proponent of driver certificates for illegal aliens,he refuses to partner with ICE regearding 287G, he helps to bring the illegals to work for criminal naperville employers.Look at the numbers of residents writing the SUN to complain about NPD actions and behavior. Honest copz do not have a snowballs chance in hades to progress and succeed. If interested in subject see more on NOV 1 Potluck blog.Good luck. mr. Q