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April 27, 2006

Charles Barron, Taxpayer Watchdog

The Daily Politics
By Ben Smith

One City Councilmember didn't vote to force taxpayers to pay for ballparks they aren't even sure they even want, for multimillionaire team owners.

New Yankee and Mets stadium deals passed the City Council today by votes of 46-3 and 48-1 respectively, with the only member to vote against both the black radical from Brooklyn, Charles Barron.

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Posted by lumi at April 27, 2006 7:09 AM