Deceiving Lincoln

For those who weren't in the room (like GA), here's what preceded the vote to re-appoint HHA Counsel Daglian at the February 7, 2013 meeting.

1- HHA Executive Director Carmelo Garcia tells Commissioner Greg Lincoln that failing to reappoint Daglian would be "criminal".

2- HHA Counsel Daglian responding to Lincoln that he is legally obligated to follow "contractual law' and that Garcia's contract states the Executive Director is the "sole appointing authority" for the Board's Counsel.

3- Commissioner Mello questioning Daglian about Garcia's contract, and on whose interests he was representing as he negotiated it.

4- Lincoln votes "no" on a new Counsel, after being warned otherwise would be a "criminal act."

5- Daglian was re-appointed to the HHA.  The vote was invalidated by Hoboken Corporation Counsel on February 19, 2013.

Ms. Longo responded...due to the conflict created by Mr. Daglian advising the Board in connection with his own contract as well as the failure to follow proper procedures, the reappointment of Daglian was invalid.