On Nov. 29, Tipton sent another fax stating to disregard the letter about the problem getting the vehicle. The commission voted 4 to 1 to cancel the purchase. Commissioner John Wood voted against the cancellation. That Friday, Dec. 3, Vela asked Rubinstein to resign. Vela reiterated her position that the proposed removal of Rubinstein has to do with communication problems, tensions in the commission and overall disunity.
Personalities get in the way.
Vela said she had heard rumors about the former mayor s hand in the SUV situation. It would concern me. I m sorry to hear that. I guess it s hard to let go of a position you had. Tipton, who said that as a taxpayer the Expedition was too costly, is not worried about still having the truck on his lot.