THE PORT ANGELES GLOBE: THINK TWICE BEFORE CASTING THE FIRST STONE.

Friday, April 22, 2016

THINK TWICE BEFORE CASTING THE FIRST STONE.

The bible teaches us about Jesus being confronted by some jealous religious leaders when He walk among us. Who brought Him a woman caught in the act of adultery. The bible tells the tale quite clear in John 8: 2-11

2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. 7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8: 1-11 NKJV...

The reason why I used this biblical story was to point out that many who attended that fateful meeting on Feb. 2nd were all behaving poorly at some point. I still say that entire meeting should be declared null and void, and have them do that agenda they had all over. Of course I don't expect that would happen. This passage of scripture, clearly illiterates how people who are so willing to cast the stone against wrong doers, never consider their own conducts in the process.

Though Kidd was found by the ethics board of misconduct, who will be able to toss the first stone of admonishment without being hypercritical themselves? According to the code on admonishing, that task is for the mayor to do, or his designate. So, I don't think Downie will be able to do it because like I said before he himself is on the ethic hook. There maybe two other council members who could do it without sounding hypercritical, as I said before. The third option if no other council members who can feel they can admonish Kidd without sounding hypercritical. The admonishment must be done, regardless. If they didn't the whole city council would be saying that you can get away with acts of misconduct. Making the code of ethics null and void.
But, before anyone starts casting stones we all should look at our behaviors as well during that meeting on Feb. 2.

REF: City of ethic's code on admonishing: Admonition. An admonition shall be a verbal statement approved by the City Council and made to the individual by the Mayor, or his or her designee, or if the complaint is against the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, or his or her designee. The statement shall be included in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which it is approved.
See full code of ethics:

Related news stories:
Port Angeles City Council delays decision on admonishment of Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd---PDN
Quote from article posted: "After council members took up the agenda item on her potential admonishment, Kidd immediately began arguing that there weren't enough ethics board members to handle the three complaints that have been filed. But Councilman Lee Whetham interrupted her, declaring a point of order. He suggested Bloor address whether she should be recused, which Bloor said she should be. Kidd then left the council chambers and did not take part in Tuesday discussion."
Another quote from the article posted: " Whetham, a fluoridation opponent, abstained to avoid the appearance of any political or personal prejudice, he told council members. He told them that after watching a recording of the Feb. 2 meeting on Clallam Public Eye, I do not agree with Kidd that I participated in creating an unsafe environment."

Related news story posted in today's PDN: Port Angeles ethics board clears Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd for chairing meeting; delays decision on other---PDN

Quote from the article posted: Once a claim has been decided, you are precluded in effect from raising the same claim again in a similar proceeding, Williams, a retired Clallam County Superior Court judge, said in an interview.
Something that elected officials should consider:
Applying christian virtues in dealing with the public
1) You have to take a lot of guff from people at times because of your beliefs, and stands on issues.
2) You have to be able to forgive others who insult and slander you.
3) You have to love your foes, and pray for them when they abuse you, and be gracious to those who you disagree with.
4) refrain from using trash talk, even when they use it on you.
* This is what I share on my face book page three years ago.

WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK:

COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: The Prosecuting Attorney's Office has requested a 30-minute executive session with the Board of County
Commissioners, the Administrator, the Human Resources/Risk Department Director, and the Director of the Department of Community Development. The purpose of the session is to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters of pending litigation (Dungeness Heights Homeowners v. Radio Pacific 16-2-00226-1), which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity, is a party.
Discussing such matters in executive session is appropriate because public knowledge of the discussion would reveal the County's legal strategies and likely result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) expressly authorizes a governing body to convene an executive session for the above-described purposes.
The Board of Commissioners may recess from this executive session and reconvene in open session in order to take action in connection with one or more administrative and/or substantive matters related to the above-referenced litigation. Thereafter, the Board may reconvene in executive session based upon the statutory authority set forth above in order to conclude its discussion with legal counsel.
Other noteworthy items on the agenda include:
Letter of support regarding air service in Port Angeles
Agreement with Clallam County Parks and Recreation District 1(Sequim Aquatic and Recreation
Center) for grant funds through the Opportunity Fund Program to help finance the Natatorium
Air Handling Unit Emergency Replacement Project
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda items details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

CITY OF SEQUIM AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: Support for Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant Application - Fairchild Airport - Port of Port Angeles

See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1377

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
Highlight item: 3-Year Strategic Plan City of Port Townsend

See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=860

Jefferson County Commission meeting agenda highlight item: Briefing and Discussion re: Undie Road

See full agenda: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/04-25-16.pdf

CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE FOR APRIL 25, 2016

NOTE: City of Forks, and the Port commission as yet to release their agendas soon as that happens I'll post it.

OLYMPIA DIGEST; INFORMATION FROM STATE AGENCIES