When someone steals another person’s idea in the
private sector, it might be classified as an intellectual property crime. When idea theft occurs in the public sector,
it might be classified as a “best practice”.
In the spirit of implementing a best practice, I’m stealing the section
of Iowa Representative Tyler Olson’s online newsletter titled Capitol Visits.
My
version will be called: Auditor
Visits. Its purpose will be to fully
disclose which candidates are meeting with me – the Auditor & Commissioner
of Elections – prior to the 2008 primary and general elections.
Along
this same line, I am making the following statements:
1>
I
have not accepted any 2008 donations from any candidate for public office;
2>
I
will not be accepting any 2008 donations from any candidate for public office;
3>
From
this day forward, I will NOT be donating to any candidate for public office;
4>
I
may continue to donate to political parties and PACs (not candidate committees)
on a limited basis.
I make
these statements in the interest of ensuring fair elections and maintaining the
integrity of the voting process in Linn
County.
Auditor Visits
Bernita
Rozinek – in my office - Thursday, April 3rd;
Brian
Gardner – chance meeting at Blimpies – Friday, April 4th; and
Jesse
Arenas – in my office - Friday, April 4th.
Joel @ 10:45pm