NRA-Not Right Away

Gillian Swart had an interesting tidbit on her blog....well, one of many. Apparently, Mayor Moak has put forth a nominee to replace Nat Norton on the NRA. Details here.

It's been a few months since Nat Norton announced he'd like to step down, and last I heard he was hanging on until the mayor could name a replacment.

Since that time, however, the mayor applied for and failed to secure the city manager job in Winthrop and announced his plans not to run for re-election.

I mistakenly assumed the mayor might hold off on appointing a replacement, leaving the responsibility for either Donna Holaday or James Shanley, our two capable candidates to replace him.

But apparently he's not going to wait.

It's certainly within his right to put forth a name after all the new mayor won't be in place for six months. On the other hand, the new mayor will be in place in six months....can't this wait?

I think so.

For the record, this has nothing to do with his nominee, that's why I'm not identifying him here. This is more of a question of process and fairness.

I anticipate the waterfront will be a crucial campaign issue in the upcoming election. The newest member should reflect that outcome.