Nothing To See Here, Just A Minor Traffic Incident
Posted on June 16, 2008 by andrew
There’s never a dull moment with the Former Mayor For Life. Last summer, a Metrobus allegedly sideswiped Hizzoner’s car in Southeast. Barry naturally did what you or I would do in such a situation: He waited a month to file a claim, and when no evidence could be found to corroborate Barry’s account of the incident, he was given a check covering the damages plus an additional $1000 just for being a great guy.
Awesomeness from the Post article:
“In my judgment, I did not feel that he would have lied about such a small claim,” [Metro General Manager John B.] Catoe said. “I believed he was truthful, and I made the decision to pay him.”
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Metro sent the check by courier to Barry’s council office. The accompanying letter read that Metro “has been unable to confirm the particulars of your allegation that a Metrobus caused the occurrence and your damages. Nevertheless, in recognition of your public position and your commitment to the public interest, [Metro] has determined that it is appropriate to accept your demand for full settlement.”
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Barry said he didn’t report the accident to police because “they don’t come to minor accidents.”
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So, given Metro’s financial difficulties, would Barry consider returning the $1,000 to Metro?
Barry said he couldn’t remember the actual repair cost. An aide handled it, he said. “The case is closed where I’m concerned.”
And, to really tie it all together:
As for his Metro service, Barry, an alternate, has the worst attendance record of the 12 members. In three years, he has attended nine of 165 Metro committee and board meetings, according to board records and interviews. He showed up briefly Thursday for one of two committee meetings after a reporter asked about his attendance. The last meeting he attended before that was seven months ago.
Asked about his attendance, Barry responded: “I’m surprised I’ve been to that many.”
I love this city.
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