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jenkAnybody get a call alleging that state rep Rodney Tom, who is running for the state senate against incumbent Luke Esser, is being investigated for ethics violations?
(Update: Here's a wav file of the call!)
The blogger Hominid Views relates receiving such a call and talking with the person who handles complaints made to the Legislative Ethics Board, Mike O'Connell, who reportedly has received complaints about the robo-call.
Personally, I plan to vote for Rodney Tom for two reasons.
So, while a complaint seems to have been filed...the ethics board isn't investigating, and won't "unless a proper complaint is filed". Hmm.
Also: Someone else filed a frivolous complaint against Luke Esser, alleging that he sexually abuses pigs (may not be work-safe).
(Update: Here's a wav file of the call!)
The blogger Hominid Views relates receiving such a call and talking with the person who handles complaints made to the Legislative Ethics Board, Mike O'Connell, who reportedly has received complaints about the robo-call.
[O'Connell] mentioned that if there was an investigation underway, he wouldn’t be able to comment. What he could say is that nothing from his office had been sent to the ethics board for investigation, or will be be unless a proper complaint is filed with his office.
Personally, I plan to vote for Rodney Tom for two reasons.
- I tend to agree with many of his positions.
- I have HAD IT with Esser's staff sending me letters THANKING me for supporting his votes. Why do these letters piss me off so much? Because they are replies are to letters I sent urging Esser to CHANGE his vote. No, really, I do NOT like being thanked for "supporting Esser's fight against the Gay agenda" when I urged him to vote FOR GAY RIGHTS. Gahgh! I HATE THAT!!
a frivolous complaint was filed against Rep. Tom. The complaint alleges that Tom received compensation in 2005 for his housing in Olympia during a few days he was out of town. Legislators who live more than 50 miles from Olympia get reimbursed for housing during sessions to offset the need to stay in Olympia. Tom, like most of his colleagues, pays monthly rent during the session. The complaint suggests that he should not get reimbursed for the 3 or 4 days he was out of Olympia during the 2005 session.He also posted a PDF of the complaint letter in question.
Uh…huh. I guess he was supposed to sublet his apartment for those days….
So, while a complaint seems to have been filed...the ethics board isn't investigating, and won't "unless a proper complaint is filed". Hmm.
Also: Someone else filed a frivolous complaint against Luke Esser, alleging that he sexually abuses pigs (may not be work-safe).
