Coy Privette has the last laugh. (Updated)
Submitted by LiberalNC on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 12:25am
Yet another installment in the Coy Privette (former NC state representative and current County Commissioner) sex scandal soap. Check my earlier post for a recap on the story.
They chickened out!
In an unbelievable example of "back room politics", the Cabarrus County Commissioners decided tonight to indefinitely table a resolution to censure their fellow Commissioner Coy Privette.It was clear to everyone attending that this was a deal that they arranged and talked about before tonight. Even some TV reporters were convinced this was premeditated and told me so.
Not even 2 minutes into discussing the resolution to censure Privette, which was drawn up by Commissioners Jay White and Grace Mynatt, Jay White himself made a motion to table the issue. All the other commissioners agreed within 10 seconds, without even blinking. It was an astounding spectacle to behold.
What made them change their minds???
How can you go from having the County Attorney look into ways of having Privette kicked of the board to not even want to talk about a resolution that basically would only tell Privette he's been a bad boy???
Why can't we tell a politician that hiring a prostitute 6 times is not exactly a kosher thing to do, especially not if your whole political career is built on supposedly being an example of "high morals"?
I strongly believe that the people of Cabarrus County deserve an explanation from the County Commission. Why did you do this? Why sweep this under the rug???
The only reason I can come up with is that the Executive Committee of the Cabarrus Republican Party got together with their Commissioners and asked them not to censure Privette in a desperate attempt to keep their Party together. If there's another explanation, I would love to hear it.
It is clear that a majority of the people of our County do not want Privette on the board any longer. Any sane person knows this and the County Commissioners surely know this too.
The County Commission wants this issue to disappear, never to be spoken of again. I can assure you the complete opposite of that will happen. Stay tuned.
P.S.: For anyone interested, this was the complete text of the proposed resolution:
On December 4 2006 Coy Clarence Privette took the oath of County Commissioner pursuant tothe laws of North Carolina to faithfully execute the Office of County Commissioner implicit inthat oath is the obligation that he set an example of high moral standards and conduct himself in a manner that fosters respect for the truth.
Whereas Mr Privette while county commissioner of Cabarrus County engaged in an
inappropriate relationship with a prostitute in a Salisbury hotel room on six occasions from May 4 through June 25 2007;Whereas Mr Privette while County Commissioner of Cabarrus County was charged and
arrested on July 19 2007 with six counts of aiding and abetting in prostitution;Whereas Mr Privette while County Commissioner of Cabarrus County plead guilty on August 22 2007 to six misdemeanor counts of aiding and abetting in prostitution;
Whereas Mr Privette's conduct in this matter is unacceptable for a County Commissioner of Cabarrus County, demeans the office of County Commissioner and disrespects the laws of the land which he swore to uphold;
Whereas Coy Clarence Privette through his conduct in this matter has violated the trust of thepeople of Cabarrus County;
Whereas future generations must know that such behavior is not only unacceptable but also impinges on the integrity trust and respect of the Board of County Commissioners;
Therefore be it resolved that:
The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners does hereby censure Coy Clarence Privette
County Commissioner of Cabarrus County and does condemn his wrongful conduct in the
strongest terms;The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners recognizes the historic gravity of this resolution and trusts and urges that future Cabarrus County Boards of Commissioners will recognize the importance of allowing this statement of censure and condemnation to remain intact for all time;and
Be it further resolved that:
The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners now moves on to other matters of significance to the people of Cabarrus County for the benefit of the people of Cabarrus County.
Nice resolution! Unfortunately it has now landed in the waste basket.
Update 11/20/2007: In a comment on my blog, the chair of the Cabarrus GOP assures me "that the Cabarrus County GOP Exec Board has had NO contact with the commissioners regarding the censure."
I'm hearing from a high ranking republican that "this isn't over yet".
Cross posted from left on 49.
Is there a little black Republican book in Cabarrus County
They chickened out!
In an unbelievable example of "back room politics", the Cabarrus County Commissioners decided tonight to indefinitely table a resolution to censure their fellow Commissioner Coy Privette.It was clear to everyone attending that this was a deal that they arranged and talked about before tonight* L
No doubt the Transgender HO that service Mr Coy Privette had a little black book with members names and phone numbers of the Republican party in Cabarrus County.....
Geesh.
Can you hear the wailing had this been a Dem that had done this in Cabarrus County. I guess now we know somebody's got something pretty big on Jay White. That's a biased personal observation, twice removed, but that sure its what it looks like it to me.
"They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum Then they charged the people a dollar 'n a half just to see 'em. Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot."
Disgusting.
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
Unbelievable
They're the laughing stock of the state, and they've proven once again that It's O.K. If You're A Republican.
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Party Unity
As a resident of Cabarrus County and long time watcher of Coy and his friends let me say that it is hard not to admire the party unity that they exhibit. It is disgusting, don't get me wrong, but I can remember a time not so long ago--I'm not 40 yet--when Democrats had contol of every single office in Cabarrus County and because we turned on one another, a very weak, but outwardly loyal to one another group of Republicans took over nearly every office in 4 short years. They were in the position we are now. There was a strong national Republican tide, as there is a Democratic one now. Unfortunately, we still have some of the same party infighting we had back then and I hope we don't loose this wonderful opportunity that Mr. White and Mr. Privette have left at our door to take back this County. The people are ready. I just hope our Party is as well.
Oh, and I see you are not Rep. Goodwin.
I agree, that is a compliment, btw. She is a wonderful lady, intelligent, and even thought we disagree on some issues, I trust her more than I do most politicians in Raleigh.
We're ready
Your little history lesson is right on the money.
As one of the most active people within the Cabarrus County Democratic Party, I can assure you we're ready and we're getting more ready every single day.
Left on 49
That featherless rooster is freaking me out.
Can somebody get him a coat, or at least a pullover fleece or something? How about a t-shirt, with PETA, WWF (not the wrestling one) or some Vegan proverb?
Its actually a new species.
Called the featherless chicken.
It's amazing what results you get when you start screwing with nature.
Left on 49
Well, I'm all for party loyalty in most cases
but this is unconscionable. This is a clear example of placing party politics above personal morality, and infinitely ironic considering the source of the indiscretion. It is disgusting.
And I agree with Leslie H (not a phrase I am apt to say often): had this been someone of the Democratic Party, the cries of foul would have been swift and deafening. This does not lend credence to the GOP as the best representation of "traditional family values".
All the more reason there should be more political parties in N.C., and the nation as a whole. And why I, like Anglico, am independent.
:) heh
a second thing we agree on!! :))
Love you, too, TC.
"They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum Then they charged the people a dollar 'n a half just to see 'em. Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot."
Not to Confuse the Issue with the Facts...
...and then commit two additional commenting sins by commenting on an old post and linking to my site; but there are a few things that need to be considered.
First, the Cabarrus County Republican Party and the NC GOP both came out following Coy Privette's conviction for six counts of aiding and abetting prostitution not just asking - but demanding - his resignation. (See Local GOP Statement and NCGOP statement)
Second, the local GOP has repeatedly refused to make a deal with him, and continued to call for an unconditional resignation.
Third, the GOP officials and rank-and-file are upset with him too - they voted to depose him from his #2 spot in the Cabarrus Republican Men's Club on October 25. Present were many Executive Board members, the Cabarrus NC House Delegation, and a number of the same Commissioners you are calling spineless.
Finally, while I agree with LiberalNC that they should have just gone along with the censure - there are some merits in delaying the action
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If you say there are merits to looking like
spineless gits...then...I'll go along with you...especially since they're Republican spineless gits. :)
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Really? Do you kiss your momma with that lying mouth?
You can spot 'em from a suspender's length away.
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Liar?
Disagree with me, that's fine.
Oppose me and everything I stand for, that's cool.
Calling me a liar when I'm offering evidence contradicting some speculation that people in office are complicit with Coy Privette's whoremongering...well, now I know why you're not using your real name.
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I see no reason to disagree with the info in your last link.
However, politics is appearance, and the appearance is one of accepting his behavior.
One of the pitfalls of childhood is that one doesn't have to understand something to feel it. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Jesus Swept ticked me off. Too short. I loved the characters and then POOF it was over.
-me
Point granted
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