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Everyone knew what to expect when Assemblyman David Gantt decided, as many believe, that he wanted to takeover control of picking the new Public Defender.  It is not a stretch to assume this since the Democrats in the County Legislature and the Bar Association had already agreed to the screening process set forth, although not required by law, by the Legislature President, Wayne Zyra.  The only legal provision is that the County Legislature make the appointment.  As reported, and paraphrased below, by our friends at Mustard Street:

The President of the Leg, Wayne Zyra, organized a panel to screen applicants for the position and recommend them to the County Legislature. It would consist of: 3 judges, Stephen Lindley, Nancy Smith and one other; one member appointed by the Democratic leader of the County Leg, one appointed by the Republican Leader, and two appointed by the County Bar Association. The Bar Association, which earlier had approved the panel, and also the legislature’s minority leader Harry Bronson, who earlier did the same, even participating in a joint press release with Zyra, both decided to back out of the screening committee.

However, despite the very poor reporting from the D&C on this topic (I think there were actually more editorials shilling for the all powerful David Gantt compared to the number of news stories written by the rank and file reporters) the blogger reports uncovered that both Harry Bronson, the Legislature Minority Leader and Lovely Warren, Bar Association spokesperson on this issue, work for the state Assembly local delegation (ie: David Gantt).

Sorry, I’m trying to find a good smart alecky remark to make now, but there are too many coming to mind.  Basically, BOSS GANTT BACKED THEM ALL DOWN BECAUSE HE WANTED TO CONTROL THE PROCESS TO PUT HIS OWN PERSON IN!!!

There, I let the cat out of the bag… since no media sources have the brass ones to call it what it is.

We at Monroerising.com understand this because we know David has been losing just about all of his attempts lately to stack the city school board and city council with his own cronies.

Well the County Leg. Majority did their job and appointed the most qualified person.  However, during ‘his process’ even David may have gone too far in his staged protest.

6:00 P.M. T.V. news reported that Gantt was going to hold a press conference sometime soon , we believe, regarding the following comment he made while walking out of the meeting that finally saw the selection of the new Public Defender:

Assemblyman David Gantt: “You wonder why a guy goes in Missouri and shoots some damn body.”  Watch it for yourself here.

Rachel Barnhart of 13WHAM News reported tonight on questions regarding the issue of a threat of violence.

Gantt was referring to the recent murder of 4 public officials and 2 police officers at another government meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Over the last few days, blogger comments have been pouring in on all media outlets (how can you blatantly NOT report on this) both denouncing and supporting Gantt’s comments.  Although, I’d wager that more people find this offensive, as I’m sure the families of those who were killed probably would.

I haven’t been able to confer with all of our reporters at Monroerising.com yet, but I for one am sad (no, not angry, just sad) that Gantt would appear to use what happened in Missouri to make his political point.  He wasn’t even being dragged out or arrested, so it wasn’t like he was all angry and spazzing out and stuff.  Everyone is saying he was escorted out peacefully, so what gives?

I’m sorry.  I’m ranting now.  I guess I am mad.  I guess I just wish David had read one of the many news stories regarding these deaths before making his comment.  Maybe this one.

David… I guess I do wonder — I wonder what the spouses, children, family members and friends of those who were killed are gonna feel like, knowing that one of our elected officials here in Rochester, New York used the news of their loss unnecessarily and inappropriately to make a point.

Now I’m not quite sure if Paul Haney was referring to the process or David Gantt’s comments in his portion of this video.

Anyway, Gantt’s having a press conference.  We hope it’s to apologize for his comments.  We agree with Paul Haney’s statement, “It’s disgusting.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by these senseless murders.

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