Frank Comments on Delayed Petition

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Updated: 3:58 PM Apr 11, 2008 Frank Comments on Delayed Petition Harrisonburg, Va. Harrisonburg City Council member Carolyn Frank has been working on the petition to oust City Treasurer Rebecca Neal. Posted: 2:21 PM Apr 10, 2008

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Posted by: Dave Briggman Location: Keezletown on Apr 11, 2008 at 12:26 PM

I should point out that no where in the petition are her pending criminal charges mentioned...and the charges have absolutely nothing to do with the basis of the petition. Simply put, the petition alleges Ms. Neal exceeded her authority under Virginia law. Should the Court find that she has done so, the Court may suspend or remove her. If she is removed, even a not guilty finding in the criminal charges will cause her to be restored to her position.

Posted by: Dave Briggman Location: Keezletown on Apr 11, 2008 at 10:09 AM

The petition was part of the "system" well-founded in §24.2-233 of the Code of Virginia. The petition filing itself doesn't remove Neal, rather it allows the matter to be brought before the Circuit Court where a judge will hear the matter. Neal is not required to prove her innocence, and I believe that, based on what I'm aware of, she may likely be found guilty. I believe in the purpose and goal of the petition...just not my role in it.

Posted by: Lao Tzu on Apr 10, 2008 at 11:12 PM

It is clear that there is no great outcry from the citizens of Harrisonburg to oust Neal. Listen to the enormous silent majority. The wheels of justice are in gear and all is well. The petition was ill-conceived. Frank's Carolyn-come-lately involvement only added one more ring to this circus. I applaud and support those who now see more clearly that this petition effort should be halted. Perhaps we can even enjoin the local media to tone-down the pro-petition coverage and examine the core issues anew?

Posted by: Angela Location: Linville on Apr 10, 2008 at 11:10 PM

I think it's a big power trip for Mrs. Frank. Whoohoo, look at me. They've already tried and hung Mrs. Neal. Whether she's guilty/not guilty....she still deserves a fair trial. Mrs. Frank shouldn't throw stones.

Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 10, 2008 at 06:23 PM

Let the system work. I have always been taught "if one is down, don't kick him/her in the teeth." What is the urgency, let the evidence be presented and give Mrs Neal a chance to prove her innoncence. We are our brother's keeper.

Posted by: Paul Location: Harrisonburg on Apr 10, 2008 at 05:19 PM

What happened to "Innocent until proven guilty."

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