Today at 3:30 pm Kathy Castor will be hosting an online discussion about the recent ethics reforms proposed in Washington. For the past three years she has
been a leader in the fight for ethics reforms at the local level. Her efforts
have resulted in a complete gift ban, lobbyist disclosure for meetings with
commissioners, and full disclosure of travel expenses on public dollars. This
forum will give bloggers a chance to talk directly with Kathy about how these
reforms will stop the culture of corruption in Washington and about how they
reflect the efforts she has made at the local level. If you would like to participate please respond to this email with your name, blog, and email address. We will then send you a URL, user ID, password to enter the chat, and a memo outlining her plan for stricter laws regulating lobbyists and special interest groups. Kathy looks forward to chatting with all of you.
"These bills propose meaningful change, but we must ensure that these changes are not simply politically convenient reforms," Castor said
"I have worked tirelessly on the County Commission to pass meaningful reforms that restore citizen confidence in government," Castor said. Castor believes that we must
consider all options and take a hard line on reforming government. "No more
insider trading, no more lobbyist gifts, no more privately funded travel, and no
more spending public tax dollars without accountability," Castor said.
(Editor's note: - the following is my comment)
As a consequence of culture of corruption created by Conservative "Christian" Republicans, as a moderate christian (in the broad sense) Republican, I am suspicious of any conservative republicans. Do they have their bible in one hand, preaching godliness and my wallet in the other, stealing from me?
Addendum 10:14 P.M. For more read the article in Florida Politics
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