05.02.08
Questions About Reform In Midst Of Pol Scandal
There has been a scandal happening at the office of the Council Speaker, the news said that millions of dollars from the taxpayer’s funds has been secretly concealed under some fake organizations.
After that, for all the investigation they are doing another and as the first situation was spread-out, another one came. Two council staff members are suspected to have been caught red-handed, and Erik Dila, a Brooklyn Councilman is been suspected in having practically $200,000 for his wife’s non-profit organization.
Members of the council are so affected by what had happened. Bayside Councilman Tony Avella said: “It’s unfortunate, but the only way you get reform these days is by scandal. We can only hope that out of this will come transparency,” he said. “I hope people are listening. Time will tell.”