News from the Backyard

Flint Mayor Don Williamson has bought the farm.

That's correct, he has let yet another of his minutia filled ideas go up in smoke. Formed in August of 2008, the Political Action Committee (PAC), designed to stop local political corruption, has faced a whimpering death.

The Committee to Stop Corrupt Government, which The Don stated he would sink $8-$10 million of his own money to ferret out corrupt local politicos, is over. Mayor Williamson sought local donations to support his cause. However, the only money ever recorded was the $500 which Williamson contributed himself.

What appears to be the case is “Donald in Wonderland” discovered the Looking Glass – boom, end of search, corruption found.

No one really expected anything else. Williamson promised the PAC would provide up to 20 jobs involving lawyers, secretaries and various law officials. He managed to produce: a Web site (www.thecorruptionmustend.com); some really nice red, white and blue signs; and a large “Elect Mayor Williamson for Governor” sign adorning the headquarters’ front window.

This fiasco of brainless wisdom comes on the heels of what may have been one of the Don’s better ideas – “The Dragstrip,” located by the old Chevy in the Hole on Bluff Street, also known to some as “turn left on blind man's Bluff Street.” The only problem is Williamson used City of Flint funding to repave the one eight-mile strip and install the guard rails.

One can only believe voters will likely recall the Mayor, but don't lose any sleep. He is sure to appear in the news with his next great midnight reform innovation.

On a sad note, Archie Bailey, a man who I have had a personal distaste for nearly 40 years, announced Monday he has chronic leukemia. Personal feelings aside, my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.