The fiscal committee plans to bring a recommendation about a proposed ordinance revision to the full council after its September meeting. We’d urge the council to exercise some restraint. It’s simply too early in Huether’s administration to determine whether there’s a legitimate concern about money transfers.
This isn’t about the relationship between Huether and the current council, this is about future mayors and councils. Did we learn anything from the Munson administration? The council should be a check against the mayor’s spending. One person shouldn’t have that kind of power.
I don’t like the Argus position on money transfers but I wouldn’t say they support the monarchy. Yes, it’ll be harder to transfer money with democracy. However, council scrutiny will prevent waste and corruption from ‘usual bid’ arrangements.