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Compassion’s got nothing to do with it! That’s a purely political move.
Remove him and let the voters decide if he should be re-elected next term.
It’s shocking that the City Council wouldn’t have some kind of operating agreement that outlines the process when someone becomes unable or nearly unable to perform their job due to health issues?!
We do. It starts with a vote, and it unfortunately did not pass.
I should clarify it’s not an operating agreement but verbiage in our city code that outlines how this process works – aligns with state code that says how municipalities have to handle these situations.
Sue, I mean written language that describes what situation qualified someone for removal due to medical reasons, not just bringing it up for a vote to most likely non-medical professionals to make judgment on someone’s medical status. If there’s a situation that’s not covered in the written verbiage then perhaps a vote of the council seems fair.
He might be the greatest guy in the world, but if he cannot do his job as a councilor he should step aside. It’s not fair to the district or the council itself.
Agree! Seems odd to me that someone with this very unfortunate health circumstance doesn’t do the right thing for his constituents and resign. I get that it might provide motivation for his recovery but given the information above it doesn’t seem likely he’ll be able to return in a capacity to do his sworn duties. Maybe he’s getting “coaching” from others that he should not resign because the area is being “represented” appropriately.
There is nothing in State Law that allows a city council to remove an elected official from office who has medical problem such as a stroke . He was elected by the people now other elected officials think they can remove him? I do not like Bruce’s politics but he was elected according to the laws of our State. Kangaroo councilman now they think they are the law and think they can remove him. Carmel politics is out of control and it is more than Jim Brainard. In any case, I hope Bruce recovers and can enjoy his life.
Sue F post does not allow a reply so here is my response to her. Please cite the State of Indiana Statute number that allows an elected to be removed by office because they have incurred a medical problem like a stroke. Non performance because of a medical issue is a lot different than not performing period. Likewise cite where the removal can be done by the same elected body they sitting on.
IC 36-4-6-6 Power to expel member or declare seat vacant; rules
Sec. 6. The legislative body may: (2) declare the seat of any member vacant if the member is unable to perform the duties of the member’s office.
It is interesting that he has been able to move on his divorce recently, but he hasn’t been able to give any clarity to the taxpayers and colleagues on the council about his abilities to perform.
Bruce should have resigned on his own.
Would you quit your job if fell ill?
As a resident of the central district, this is very disappointing. We deserve representation just like the rest of our Carmel neighbors.
Sue brought up some good points last night pointing out leaving Bruce on Council creates a second class of city employee. A city employee, which Council members are, has to make a decision at 6 months whether to go on Long Term Disability or termination. Bruce chose not to subscribe to LTD. It was also mentioned by Nelson that Bruce can’t afford his treatment without his city supplied health insurance due to Medicare coverage shortfall. Because of his financial issues 4 Councilors chose to keep Bruce on the city payroll and insurance. Now why would any city employee opt to enroll in LTD if they can just stay on with salary and city insurance and not show up when ill? Or are City Councilors special? And the citizens will be without their local representative for 3 years.
Would you want to be kicked to the curb due to a medical situation? Bruce was also an elected official, not hired employee.
I think its disgusting that this is even a conversation. Bring in a temporary representative (unsure of that process) and let Bruce get better without this stress. He has done plenty for this City, well beyond the Central District.