Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Thuggish White Plains Mayor Refuses to Resign

Could you imagine the uproar if a Republican assaulted his wife, was accused of witness tampering and suggested his wife hang herself? The cacophony would be deafening. Needless to say he'd have been driven from office in shame. But not this Democrat.
A Westchester County mayor accused of roughing up his wife is fending off resignation demands.

White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley agreed Monday to be evaluated and to take domestic violence classes if they’re recommended.

The majority of the city’s Common Council then called for him to quit. Bradley said he won’t.

He’s pleaded not guilty to assault, witness tampering and other charges.

Fumiko Bradley accused him of throwing a cup of hot tea at her, and slamming a door on her hand.

She later announced she did not want Bradley prosecuted. Court papers say Bradley suggested she hang herself while pressuring her to recant.
To their credit, the Democrats on the Council have suggested Bradley pack his bags and get out.
"Our concern is that the distractions now have reached the level that the question of his ability to function in the role of mayor is there and so for that reason we're calling on him to resign," Common Council president Tom Roach said.

Bradley, however, stood his ground on Monday, lashing out against the council's demands.

"I would like to make clear from the beginning, I am not resigning as mayor of White Plains," Bradley said Monday. "We are all entitled to our day in court. And we all have the right to put our case before the proper authorities."

Bradley is hanging on -- even though the majority of the Common Council wants him out.

"I think he should resign in good faith and allow new leadership to take control of the situation," Lecouna said.

Many wonder how White Plains can solve a huge budget deficit when the mayor is consumed with a domestic violence case.

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