Hey, if the State Inspector General said that you're "ill-suited," "immature," and "irresponsible" while working for the governor, you'd think your chances for another state job are screwed. Lucky for Khari Edwards—who was fired and blasted for his improper conduct with the State Liquor Authority in this mess—Albany is like bizarro world! The State Senate Democrats have hired him to a $75,204/year job as special assistant to Democratic conference leader John Sampson, in spite of the Inspector General's assessment from the SLA probe, "The Inspector General finds that Edwards is ill-suited to serve as a representative of the Governor's office, and recommends that his employment be terminated," pointing out that he lied under oath and "devoid of any appreciation of the seriousness of the Inspector General's proceedings." This new $75K gig also pays $5,000 more than his old one in the governor's office—it's so win-win! Sampson's spokeswoman told the Times Union, "Khari Edwards was hired on the merits. He has learned from experience, and will make the most of the opportunity to again serve the people of New York."
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Albany is the strangest place, politically...
You'd think that with all the attention on them, as a whole, they'd either learn to do it better or just stop.
At least for awhile.
But.. no.
Incredible!
Every day it's something new. Our state senate is an outrage. These people are doing all this with our taxpayer dollars. They have no shame.
This leaves me almost speechless.
Well, looks like Sampson's a crook too. When he says "serve the people" he really means "fleece the people." Every single incumbent must go come November 3rd.
how about put NY in a stand still and not pay taxes next year? Fuck it. They want to throw away our money because they're ego maniacs we'll give em blue balls and not give em our $.
but a mass boycott/protest like that would never happen...people are pussies.
Man o man...I'm right there behind you...
Wow, just incredible. You literally have to have committed murder or rape to be ousted from State employment. Just think you can be rewarded with higher pay because of your incompetence and lying. Talk about a civil service job for life.
Someone buy me a ticket to Albany!
Please stop reporting on NY politics. It's so incredibly aggravating. I can't take it anymore.
A 20 megaton airburst ought to do the job. Shall I make the call?
Nah, nukes won't kill cockroaches.
He must be related to Espada
I am banging my head on my desk right now.
sampson@senate.state.ny.us
register your displeasure!