Dodo Hall of Recall Fame

Today's Seattle Times editorial sums up our struggle to get this recall on the ballot very well. "It’s really, really hard to recall an elected official in Washington." After recounting other failed attempts to allow a recall vote, author Johnathan Martin sums it up with "All this is a reminder of the consequences of a hollowed-out news media. Good election-season vetting may have averted this debacle. Instead, people lost their jobs and Pacific is awash in needless bills. Farewell, Mayor Sun, and welcome to Washington’s dodo hall of recall fame."

If you are a registered voter in Pacific who wants to help right this wrong by signing the recall petition THIS WEEKEND, please email us at recallcy@blogspot.com. We hope to gather enough signatures by Monday morning to turn in the paperwork to the elections office. No more delays! 

Council Meeting: Oct. 29, 2012

Highlights from the meeting tonight: KING 5 and KOMO were in attendance, so check their web sites for stories.

• Three vacant city positions were filled tonight; Patty Kirkpatrick as city clerk, Betty Garrison as finance director and Sheryl Finwall as community services director. The council voted unanimously to confirm each with the exception of one no vote on Finwall from Councilman Jones.
• Ken Barnett was not able to attend the meeting to be confirmed as public works director. That discussion was delayed until the next meeting.
• Another special meeting has been scheduled for this Thursday night at 6:30pm to discuss the resolution below asking any and all to help fund insurance for the city.
• The meeting last week with the current insurance company and town officials confirmed that they want to see the administrative positions filled and to see the council and mayor get along. Mediation services have been agreed to by both the mayor and council.
• Dis-incorporation needs to be put in place just in case the insurance issue cannot be resolved. The resolution must be approved 90 days before an election to get it on the ballot for a special election. The council is aiming for the February 12, 2013 election. They can cancel the special election anytime before December 28th. They hope the situation will be clear by then and they can decide to pull back or proceed with dis-incorporation.

News Tribune Editorial: Sun Unsuitable As Mayor

The saga of Mayor Sun's heavy-handed leadership style (if you can call it leadership), continues to draw plenty of attention. The latest is an editorial in The News Tribune that supports our recall efforts. You can read their opinion here...

Recall Kicks Off Tomorrow

Lawsuit Filed Against Sun

UPDATE: 9pm
The Seattle Times has a more detailed story about the alleged sexual abuse by Mayor Sun. The Times reporter talked to both the accuser and Sun. The story is linked here... The News Tribune also has a story with a few more details here...
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KING 5 is reporting that a civil lawsuit has been filed accusing Mayor Cy Sun of sexual abuse. Read their story here...  Here is the link to the complaint filed in court today.  The link to the case on the Pierce County Superior Court web page is here...

Mayor Sun Wins Schrammie

Pacific Mayor Cy Sun was awarded a Schrammie for "taking the city to the 5th circle of hell." Ken Schram of KOMO hands out the awards to people who deserve special recognition for what Schram considers crazy, stupid or wrong actions. The link to the Schrammie announcement is here...

Today's News

It's been a quiet day on the recall front - lots going on behind the scenes but the only issue to rise to the surface today was KING 5 reporting that the mayor has asked the Washington State Governor to intervene with the "mutiny" he is facing. The governor has declined to help. Today's news story does a good job of summarizing where we are right now (link here).

On a side note, committee coordinator Tracey Apata noted on Facebook that the recall campaign is gaining steam, but Mayor Sun's supporters are becoming more vocal as well. She reminds everyone that we are a friendly city and to use kindness even in the face of adversity if needed. And remember the goal of the recall is to get the issue to the voters to decide if Sun should continue as mayor. That's the main focus for our debates. Thank you all for your help!

On The Radio Today

Our committee coordinator, Tracey Apata, will be interviewed by Ken Schram on KOMO News Radio (link here) sometime after the 1pm break today. Be sure to tune in for the live interview or check in later to listen for the replay. The word is getting out! Thank you one and all for your help and support!

Interesting News Bits

There are almost too many news stories about the insanity at Pacific City Hall and Mayor Cy Sun to read them all. In reviewing the many stories, sometimes the quotes within the story or on-line comments contain tidbits that are telling in themselves. For example, in this article in the Auburn Reporter from June 28th, Mayor Sun is quoted as saying; "I admit that I'm moving too fast, as to my knowledge of the Washington code and the City code. When I get to know them, I'll backtrack and approach it the right way. I wouldn't say lawful, but the right way."

And the lone comment on Friday's Seattle Weekly's article does not seem related to the content of the article. Although the article describes the "crazy saga" of Mayor Sun, the comment calls for the resignation of the entire Pacific council and blames them for their "attention seeking tactics".... Crazy on so many levels...

Absolutely Supreme Power?

In this sampling of recent news stories, Mayor Sun states that according to state law, he has absolutely supreme power to fire police officers at will. Is this an indication of his mindset? Is is an appropriate mindset for the mayor of our city?

KOMO
KING 5
KIRO
Q13Fox
The News Tribune

Memories & Lies?

Remember when Cy Sun won the election last fall? It was a long-shot write in victory after a nasty campaign with plenty of accusations from all sides. There was apprehension but hope that this political newcomer would bring positive change to city hall. Remember this article in the Auburn Reporter  from November 30, 2011? (full article here):

"I will bring a casual, congenial approach," he (Sun) said. "I want the people to know that I am their servant. I want the people to know that I'm there for them. Whatever they want, I want to come to a consensus and help the people."

Sun vows to clean up what he claims to be corruption at City Hall while reinstating and promoting Abraham Lincoln's doctrine: "Government of the people, by the people, for the people."

In victory, Sun has little to say about his opponent or the ugly fall campaign in which the candidates traded accusations......

(Former mayor) Hildreth says voters have made a mistake in putting a poorly-prepared man in office.
"Although I am disappointed in losing to negative campaigning and the deception of our citizens, I know that as the truth comes out, the public will see the mistake that was made," Hildreth said in a statement. "I pray that mistake does not prove to be fatal to our city."

Has Mayor Sun kept his promise? Has he worked towards consensus? Brought a casual, congenial approach? The record proves the opposite - his approach has been anything but congenial. It's time to do what Cy Sun said he would do - bring Pacific back to the people. The only way to do that is with a swift recall. Join our efforts now! Send a message via Facebook (here) to help.

News Sampling

Here are links to the latest round of news stories. The KING 5 story does a great job of showing the human toll of mayor's destructive actions.

KING 5
KOMO
KIRO
Q13
Auburn Reporter
The News Tribune

Mayor Sun On The Air

Mayor Cy Sun was a guest on the Bob Rivers radio show on 97.5 FM this morning (link to the podcast here - go to part 3 for July 25th). Is he a crotchety old man? Yes, even likable in some ways. Is he sincere? Perhaps. Is he embarrassing? To many, yes. But none of those reasons amount to a recall. A recall must be based on facts, not emotion or the mayor's motives. If he truly wants to "clean up corruption at city hall" as he claims, he must do so legally and without malice.

The reason we MUST recall Mayor Sun now is his repeated disregard for the laws that govern his role as mayor. He refuses to follow the law and promises to continue to do so. The city, along with Mayor Sun, are liable for his actions. There is too much at stake, both financially and to our sense of community, to allow him to continue.

This blog will detail Mayor Sun's repeated abuse of power, strong-arm tactics and reckless disregard for the law in the coming days. Stay tuned for the other side of story.