Just saw this over at The State:
Embattled Columbia City Councilman E.W. Cromartie said he will resign by the end of today.
Cromartie, at City Hall, said he would step down and urged the city to hold an election to replace him on April 6, with the other city elections.
Cromartie agreed to plead guilty to federal tax evasion and structuring monetary transactions to evade reporting requirements, according to documents filed Friday in Columbia.
That would be something if they could do this along with the others on April 6. Apparently, that’s a possibility. I’m undecided as to whether that would be too fast. And I’m asking myself, Why does E.W. want it to be then?
Adam adds this via Twitter: ‘City sends out revised agenda for tomorrow’s meeting, adding “council member vacancy” and “election resolution.” Looks like election April 6.’
“Why does E.W. want it to be then?”
Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby–don’t throw me into the briar patch.
If his seat is up at the same time as the mayoral election, his peeps will come out in greater numbers. Dunno which candidate that would help, though. One couple who lives in his district are split between the Steves.
Helps to stack the deck with a candidate who is aligned with the right candidate for mayor.
And prevents any unknown candidate from having a shot.
In other words, typical political manuevering.