When it comes to opposition towards Mike "Danbury rules and regulations don't apply to me" Halas' appointment to the Common Council, this comment I received from a resident in the 2nd ward nails it. As someone who was present during the now infamous Zoning Commission meeting when Halas acted like a juvenile thug-like bully, I'm in complete agreement with this writer's sentiment.
As a resident of the district Mr. Halas is set to represent, I, for one do not want him.
At no time during the on again, off again fight with the developers of Coltswold, did Mr. Halas participate in the process. He did not attend the many meetings before the EIC to question the developers as to their plans.
This was and remains the most impactful issue facing our district.
Shouldn't the person who sits on the Common Council be a person with a record of civic concern?
Participation in various charitable and sport organizations are certainly noteworthy civic endeavors. However, the Common Council is not concerned with charity BUT is charged with the fair representation of the citys residents.
I was present at the Zoning meeting previously mentioned. Mr. Halas represented himself as a man who felt he had a right to an exception to the rules of laws in effect in Danbury due to his charitable work.
He was demeaning and rude to citizens who were there to speak of their concerns regarding his unlawful changes and plans to the property location in their district.
The very district Mr. Halas is slated to represent on the Common Council.
How could he possible represent this district fairly? He does not believe in the laws of the City of Danbury,and he has verbally attacked citizens of the district when they voiced their concerns.
Can he represent me? I do not believe he will.
More to come...
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of day laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
