Comments on: EDITORIAL: Conflict of Interest

By: Larry Beckett

Larry Beckett — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:50:52 +0000

To Stephen Fox: As a homeowner who lives in another state, I would appreciate it if you could provide the language of the Virginia Statute (the relevant sections) of the conflict of interest.

By: Deborah Bender

Deborah Bender — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:13:15 +0000

Steven Fox: So you are saying this isn’t conflict of interest? Is Mr. Panek going to negotiate with himself? This is clearly conflict of interest! You might be a lawyer but I can read.

By: Stephen Fox

Stephen Fox — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:23:12 +0000

The term “conflict of interest” is hurled around loosely, but should be viewed in the context of the Virginia statute which defines and controls such issues. The writer fails to do that. Slamming a man because you think it to be conflict is just that — “slamming.”

By: Kearn Schemm

Kearn Schemm — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:03:16 +0000

Panek is clearly motivated and willing to work. He, and the town, have to make sure his willingness to take on new challenges does not lead to a conflict, which it sure looks is the case now. He is served least of all when the appearance of a conflict arises.

By: Theodore Warner

Theodore Warner — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:26:22 +0000

Caesar’s wife should be above reproach.

By: Deborah Bender

Deborah Bender — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:21:36 +0000

Mary — We are trying to stop the tyrants that are running this town but it isn’t easy. Sure wish we had more feisty ladies like you in town! You are so right about our new wastewater plant. That thing always stinks to high heaven. If the town had put it back in the woods at least the trees might have cut down on the smell, but they put it right in the line of viewers. They also put it right next to the historic Rosenwald school — a slap in the face to all African-Americans. Sure hope all of the voters remember who did this to them when election time comes in May.

By: Mary Finney

Mary Finney — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:31:40 +0000

Something sure stinks in Cape Charles, and it’s not just the expensive new waste water plant. I’m amazed that the residents (the INFORMED ones, that is, which I suppose cuts the number of potential rebels down considerably) have not risen up and thrown all the mini-tyrants out on their self-important rear ends. I love to eat and shop in Cape Charles, but I am sure glad I don’t live there. Hopefully the citizens (if there are still any that aren’t completely mired in apathy) will take some kind of effective action about their shady town administration before Cape Charles turns back into the ghost town it was not too many years ago.