Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

    I did make a comment about what Mr. McCarthy allegedly said ...  and that is all.

"allegedly" said???????

How can you say "allegedly" when you hear McCarthy's VERY OWN VOICE !!!!!!!!!!!    HIS WORDS INSULTING A CITIZEN who exercised his right to speak and happened to speak about abuses by the police dept.    

Benny I didn't play a role in getting the story out to the media others did the leg work. The bottom line though is the behavior of the president of the city council has now gotten public notice for his mockery of the citizens. Thanks to others on this board.

Keep in mind there have been some pretty ruff accusations thrown from our side of the rail too over the years. It is out of total frustration dealing with this city council and with folks like Mr. McCarthy. The mockery and disrespect shown.  But holding the position he does he should be showing restraint and professionalism for the duties and responsibilities he has.  His mental health statement was stigmatizing.

The presenter did nothing other then voice his opinion and concerns about city issues.

I wish Al Rooney would not have kept referring to McCarthy as calling the man "Crazy" though, this is stigma producing too.  McCarthy never called the man crazy.  In his off the cuff statement he presented the idea that this man had mental health issues.

I just can't see McCarthy as being acting Mayor with the mindset he has.

Remember Cel.....elected officials are public SERVANTS! They should be humbled by being voted into an office of SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS!! A large part of their position is to hear the complaints, concerns and issues that the residents bring to them. Not to insult them. This guy (Burch), was very respectful. There was no excuse for McCarthy's remarks!!

Not only is McCarthy not fit to be the fill-in mayor....he's not fit to be mayor or any other position on that council.IMHO

And hey, this Burch guy said he wanted to place his information on a website. Perhaps he can do that here.....yes?

I agree that they are there to field complaints, concerns and issues that the residents bring to them. Not to insult them. i am just making the statement that our side of the rail has been ruff too out of total frustration with these public servants because of their inability to be professional and their mockery of the citizens.

This man presenting was most respectful which makes this issue even more impacting.

how can he lead a police force with that kind of attitude? because he will have to handle that issue to.....and when one has such a leadership style
as this it makes you wonder what seeds are sown

Roberts Rules do state that members must "avoid personalities" and that it's "the measure, not the member, is the subject of debate"

Therefore, McCarthy should have remembered that people of Schenectady have the right to be treated with respect. Although you may not agree with the validity of their complaint, to take a personal attack of an individual is prohibited by the parlimentary rules which govern the meeting.

I did not attend the meeting nor have I seen any tape of the meeting on tv or any place else.  
And - I have made my opinion known on the alleged comments made -- I have nothing more to say
on the subject.

This is an ongoing problem with Gary McCarthy. He always insults Mary McClane which is equally disturbing. How about the new buzzer McCarthy installed? As Vince Riggi stated the next step should be electric shock after 3 minutes. Denise Brucker wants to totally silence the residents. So we can sit there like stooges while she throws millions down the toilet. Democrats that don't understand democracy. Many were hand picked in a seat and than ran with no opponent. The glee from the Mayors resignation is telling.

     This is what happens when candidates run unopposed. They think they are entitled to the position and that 100% of the people support them. Both the REPS and Alliance Party will run full slates. If they cross endorse for Mayor so be it.

Quoted from rachel72

Roberts Rules do state that members must "avoid personalities" and that it's "the measure, not the member, is the subject of debate"

Therefore, McCarthy should have remembered that people of Schenectady have the right to be treated with respect. Although you may not agree with the validity of their complaint, to take a personal attack of an individual is prohibited by the parlimentary rules which govern the meeting.

McCarthy should not be singled out here. Although he got 'caught' and is personally 'responsible' for defaming and insulting a resident in public, the rest of the city council members should be publicly denouncing his behavior....not defending his bad behavior.

When this resident held the 'documented facts' in his hand, McCarthy should have 'instantly' asked to see them. But nope....he just opted to insult the guy!!

It was a pathetic display from a public 'servant'!!

Bumble
I am upset at the whole council and the mayor. I do not believe for one second that none of them heard the comment. Mr. Erickson a few months back at a council meeting got up and in response to a  lady who was treated badly on the phone by a city emplyee well he said that all city workers should treat citizens with respect.

I though he at least would say something at the end of the meeting but no.

I put a call into most council members to get their reaction.

Mr Allen said it was uncalled for.

Brucker said she didn't hear it and didn't know if it was directed at the speaker that she was listening to the speaker and not McCarthy. well on the video she is too busy talking to Erickson.  When I told her it obviously was she still had no comment, thats when the converstion went to I should call GM myself and how Mary M says things to council that are inappropriate. She totally avoided answering my question.

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Roberts Rules do state that members must "avoid personalities" and that it's "the measure, not the member, is the subject of debate"

Therefore, McCarthy should have remembered that people of Schenectady have the right to be treated with respect. Although you may not agree with the validity of their complaint, to take a personal attack of an individual is prohibited by the parlimentary rules which govern the meeting.

Rachel where do i get Roberts Rules? Is it accessable on the internet?

"Denise Brucker said that she did not hear it?"-ROTFLMAO!! No one saw nuthin-no one heard nothing-the "alleged" comments. Cut the crap. Call in the Democratic damage control stooge operation. They are very busy.

     Sickening. This statement is totally inappropriate in any public forum. What is wrong with those that defend this type of hate speech? Everyone heard it and everyone (except here) looked in the other direction. Bravo to everyone that blew the whistle.

talked to another council member today who said nothing was said to McCarthy at the end of the meeting as they did not want to hurt his election campaign, but did say something to him in private. This I have a hard time believing after reading the blog in the TU.

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

I did not attend the meeting nor have I seen any tape of the meeting on tv or any place else.  
And - I have made my opinion known on the alleged comments made -- I have nothing more to say
on the subject.

DV, WHY do you keep saying "alleged" comments????????

I DEFY you to respond to this post and STILL claim that McCarthy is only ALLEGED to have said it.   You CHOOSE not to listen to McCarthy's very own voice and then try to claim it's only an "alleged" comment.  (that's just like your claim that there was no explanation of how the McClellan st fire victim died---a statement you made AFTER the results of the autopsy were posted on an official government website).

So, I guess now you will claim that this is some voice over by an impressionist, huh?    Here it is, DV, now I hope you can comment if this dem buddy of yours is worthy of leading the city and speaking with the citizens.