This story (link below) has to be read to be believed. The original complaint filed by James O'Dell, candidate for Town Council from the group calling itself "Clean Up Tiverton Cavalry", was frivolous, as the Charter explicitly gives the Town Council the ability to transfer funds to meet needs. When it was properly dismissed by the judge explicitly designated to hear the complaint, Mr. O'Dell filed another frivolous complaint because the judge was appointed by the Council--exactly as designated by the Charter. And now he says he'll appeal again, despite the Charter being followed explicitly. Mr O'Dell mistakenly says the judge serves "at the pleasure of the Council", when in fact he serves a three-year term, and like many other appointed officials serves independent of the Council. It's understandable that taxpayers might see this as a candidate wasting taxpayer time and money to get attention right before an election. Given the history of "Clean Up Tiverton Cavalry" candidates filing lawsuits & complaints when they don't like an outcome, expect this to become a regular thing if they are elected.
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20141028/NEWS/141026224
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