Council candidates on ethics scenario: Martin Thouvenell
Martin Thouvenell, former Upland Police Chief:
QUESTION: If you are elected to the City Council and you discover that a colleague, either on the council or a city employee, has been involved in unethical activity, what would you do?
ANSWER: In recent years, there has been a "code of silence" that protected wrong-doers. If I'm elected, that code of silence will end. In addition, I will support creation of a citizen-based Ethics Committee empowered to review complaints and assess penalties for inappropriate conduct of elected officials or staff. I remain dedicated to honest service for all the citizens of Upland. My actions have demonstrated what I would do regarding any unethical activity. Approximately 7 years ago I brought forward complaints and concerns regarding alleged corruption taking place in our city. I took action and reported the city official to the authorities and ultimately the FBI. I would do no less today.
I can be reached at martinthouvenell@yahoo.com if there are any questions or comments. Thank you.
Martin Thouvenell
Why is Candidate Thouvenell the only candidate being challenged to host a town hall meeting? Aren't you curious about the other candidates and their knowledge of making decisions on behalf of residents in Upland? And I think he answered to all the residents of Upland while he wore those three hats. Ask yourself this question, was Upland in the mess it is today when he was wearing those three hats? I think not! He read everything he signed, too, contrary to what has occurred under the present council's watch. They all nodded in agreement and didn't bother to read what they signing off on which has cost us, the taxpayers, untold expense.
Marty's response says it all...
I remain dedicated to honest service for all the citizens of Upland. My actions have demonstrated what I would do regarding any unethical activity. Approximately 7 years ago I brought forward complaints and concerns regarding alleged corruption taking place in our city. I took action and reported the city official to the authorities and ultimately the FBI. I would do no less today.
Marty do you believe that accepting almost $50,000 in campaign contributions for this election leaves you to be unbiased and make the right choice?