Public officials who participate in or condone secret meetings are enemies of the American vision for which countless Americans have given their lives . Public officials are NOT empowered to engage in illegal activities. When they do, they must bear financial and other consequences and not the taxpayers whom they have betrayed. American citizens have a clear right to extend their trust only to officials who appreciate and respect such trust. Abuse of political influence and the power of public office for personal gain simply can not and must not be permitted.
American citizens have a clear right to honest, open government under law.
Further, we must take a hard look at public officials, lobbyists, and other persons who make excuses for Griffin's improper activities. Plaintiff, Guy Felton, is indebted to Samuel T. Bull, Esquire, for his willingness to make this legal action possible. Mr. Bull is a well-experienced attorney whose career includes having once served as a Deputy Reno City Attorney. He will shortly be the focus of legal action questioning his seeking and accepting a government contract for his private business, a clear conflict of interest. City of Reno appointees to the governing board of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.