Culture of Corruption comes to Hall County Republican Party

Paul Stanley wrote a pretty letter to the Times about his lifetime of learning, and his partisan goal of protecting the human race from the evils of government, and his lofty principles. I am very impressed with his lofty statement of principles, his smooth Madison Avenue delivery, He can deliver the rhetoric partisan candidates use to win elections. Rhetoric wins elections especially when filled with lofty, altruistic principles. A statement of principles or just rhetoric does not build great societies. Ancient societies like Rome was built with actions, brick by brick, not word by word. How do I judge the words of Paul Stanley? By his actions of course.

Paul Stanley, Chairman of the Hall County Republican party allowed an executive board member, Tommy Sandoval to vote on at least one issue in which Tommy had a vest interest. Tommy was paid over $12,000 for services to Jennifer Gibbs in Tuesday’s primary election for Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court race featured three candidates, all legally qualified, who paid dues and fees to the Hall County Republican Party. The Party, led by Sandoval, disqualified one candidate as “not being Republican enough” days before the election.

Despite this vested interest in the unanimous vote by the Board and Paul Stanley, no one recused themselves.

I’ve asked, in a public forum, if this action violated the ethical code for an executive board. Paul Stanley shared no words with me.

I’ve asked in a public forum if these actions violated the charter and by-laws of the county party as set up by the State Party. Paul Stanley shared no pretty words with me.

Paul Stanley had no pretty words for the Gainesville Times when asked directly about the conflicts of interests and the corruption on the Board.

So far, the actions or lack of action by Paul Stanley demonstrate a level of corporation in the Hall County Republican Party equal to the Stanley’s alleged corruptions in government.

Isn’t it wonderful? A lifetime of learning resulting in a college degree and a law degree and Paul can’t run a meeting or back up his lofty principles with action.

How can a voter trust a Hall County Republican now?