Dameron called Reid's behavior "abhorrent" and said "constituents should never feel that they don't count."
Reid apologized "for any actual or perceived discourtesy" during council comments before the meeting ended and said he would conform to "any censure my colleagues deem necessary."
It was not the first time Reid had to apologize.
In May 2010, he snapped at Council President Annie McWilliams. From Plaintalker's post:
--Councilman William Reid apologized to Council President Annie McWilliams for an outburst at the May 3 agenda session where he accused her of disrespecting him and being unethical over something that happened at the April 12 business meeting. Reid had claimed he was not given information on a last-minute item passed out to council members.
On Monday, he said he is very passionate about city affairs, but in the May 3 instance, “My negative passion came out.”
“I will attempt to repress that negative passion in the future.”
In 2012, Reid came in for criticism for using barnyard imagery in criticizing engineering costs.
In addition to Dameron's comments Monday, other speakers alleged the First Ward is slighted when it comes to services.
"Sometimes I wonder if the First Ward is part of Plainfield," said 56-year city resident Lillian Jamar, who said she was pleading with the council to "come to the First Ward and fix our streets."
Reid was an appointee to the council in December 2007 when First Ward Councilman Rayland Van Blake resigned after being elected to the Union County Freeholder Board. He ran unopposed in November 2008 for the balance of Van Bake's term and in 2010 won a full four-year term, which expires at the end of 2014.
--Bernice
--Bernice
Why I'm surprised she wasn't treated to his comment of " MOVE IF SHE DIDN'T LIKE IT".
ReplyDeleteResidents of the first ward..whoever runs against him, that's your campaign slogan.
Glad to see his arrogance was met with the swat of a newspaper again.
Holier than though indeed.
Way to go Dee.
A young girl who had come to the microphone to talk about being an artist was wearing bright blue green lip gloss. After the meeting broke up Reid told her that her lip gloss was one of the ugliest things he had ever seen. So much for professionalism when you insult residents. He needs to go
ReplyDeleteWay to go Dee. However, first Ward, Reid did nothing for you his first term, and you voted him in again! What did you expect? You get what you vote for.
ReplyDeleteTo Anonymous @ 11:18, I do not have to defend myself to anyone. However, you are incorrect. I did not vote for him his first term because I was not registered to vote in Plainfield. Yes, I did vote for his second term. As my neighbor and elected official I expect him to do the right thing....be concerned about the residents of the city. It is our responsibility to hold all our elected officials accountable. Otherwise, vote them out and that's what I do. Be blessed and have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteDee Dameron