Another Ahumada Apologist Appears

City Commissioner Ricardo Longoria wrote a rambling, scattershot letter to the editor on page E2 of yesterday's Herald. In it, he criticizes Bill Hudson's proposal to wipe the PUB board clean and appoint five new, politically-untethered members. In conclusion, he adds:

... I ask for two things. For Mr. Bill Hudson to do adequate research before commenting and suggesting on the makeup of boards that have been established by a city charter. And, that our mayor accept that which has been established and to be part of the solution, not the problem.

This shows a selective memory at best, or raw hypocrisy, at worst. Honorable Commissioner Longoria voted for, nay seconded, the appointment of PUB's biggest problem.

As for adequate research, perhaps he's forgotten that his constituents count on him, as Commissioner, to perform due diligence in research, as well. There have already been Texas Attorney General opinions supporting the mayor's voting power as an ex-officio. And the Mayor has done nothing but adhere to that.