There will always be people who want to put their own spin on things. Actually the BOCS meeting last Tuesday and the legislative action taken really wasn’t about illegal immigration. It was about good governance. And our BOCS failed the test.
No one I am aware of is arguing that the current process of checking immigration status after one is arrested is a bad thing. Most people I know feel that this is a fair, workable solution to a troublesome problem. No one wants criminals on the street.
The problem Tuesday began with lack of transparency. The final UVA Report was unavailable for preview before the presentation. For $385,000, this just should not be happening. The agenda had irregularities. The posted agenda showed recess was scheduled and a press conference planned during the recess. Again, this was highly irregular behavior and there was no explanation given. Should citizens be suspicious? To add to the confusion and obfuscation, 2 supervisors left during the business meeting and met with the press. Why did the press have to be spoken to before the meeting was adjourned?
