It’s disappointing. Many of us voted for Wesley Bell with the (apparently unfounded) belief that he was an honest lawyer who would clean up St. Louis County’s prosecuting attorney’s office and related law enforcement. Unfortunately, it didn’t take Bell very long to hobnob with those in St. Louis’ “pay-to-play” power base while spending tax dollars on expensive meals in Miami. (Hopefully, not at Donald Trump’s place.) Bell’s excuse for blowing through $30,000 in expenses (tax dollars) in a mere 10 months is ludicrous. He attributes the expenses to the building of partnerships to achieve desired goals, which required expensive meals. Balderdash! Worthwhile partnerships are built on honesty, integrity, knowledge and sincere belief in what you wish to achieve – if you’re an honest broker.
Michael K. Broughton
Green Park
