To the Editor:
How can Alderman Phil Elmore (Ward 7) take to social media to crucify human beings? I thought individuals ran for an aldermanic seat to represent their constituents not cut them off at the knees and kick dirt on them.
Note Phil Elmore's social media post: March 8, 2017 (International Women's Day) He writes: "Anybody that votes for Lillian hates Belleville and progress. She knows Ajax and vacuum cleaning, that's it. For Belleville sake I hope this is the last we hear from her lunacy.”
I would like to respond: I work for a living, pay my bills and take pride in my city. Folks, Phil Elmore had his water shut off for non-payment of his sewer bill, never registered his rental property with crime free housing. Phil Elmore is in cahoots with the City Treasurer, Dean Hardt.
Dean Hardt covered it up and didn't notify the city council of his indebtedness. Phil Elmore should have lost his alderman seat on the city council due to indebtedness to the city. Dean Hardt should have lost his seat as treasurer for not reporting.
I ask you, are these the leaders you want representing you? I ask that Phil Elmore be removed from city council and sanctioned. I ask our state's attorney, Brendan Kelly, to review his social media post and investigate if there are ethics violations regarding the interaction between Alderman Elmore and City Treasurer Hardt and file charges as needed.
Social media is a powerful tool. The current city administration needs to be admonished for using such a tool and that one can face harsh consequences if not used properly.
Lillian Schneider
Candidate for Belleville Alderman Ward 1