Spend Money, Get a Recall Election

TEA Parties are not just for Madistan and D.C. bozos. And this TEA Party is not just a demonstration in the town square.

Eight Monroe County supervisors face recall for supporting construction of a $30 million justice center.

...Board members planned to bid the project in February 2009, but the relief committee in December 2008 requested a referendum.

That request was denied, but some supervisors succeeded in placing a hold on construction for four months.

Denying a referendum was arrogant.

Probably the most interesting line in the story is this one:

“Look, the fact is no matter what happens, the sun still comes up the next day, and we still have to come to work,” said County Sheriff Dennis Pedersen. “The problem is the cost is only going to get worse the more delay we have.

“A few short years ago, we could’ve done this project for $18 million. Now, because we waited, it’s $30 million.”

A 67% cost increase in "a few short years"?? Gee. Most other construction projects are seeing a DECREASE in costs. Maybe Sheriff Pedersen heard that there's a major recession?

Some folks just don't take hints very well. So they lose their jobs.