Citizens say city officials flaunting state, federal laws

[mark handler]

Citizens say city officials flaunting state, federal laws

Lake Powell Chronicle Citizens say city officials flaunting state, federal laws

Modified: Thursday, Aug 22nd, 2013

BY: Michael Rinker

City Manager Rick Olson downplayed claims by two Page citizens that he and the city are violating laws governing his office and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Local business owner Arleen Miller called for Olson’s resignation at a recent city council meeting, arguing he failed to take the oath of office when he was hired.

Meanwhile, Page citizen Ray Finley, of the Northern Arizona Advocacy for Handicapped Persons, said the city has refused to enforce ADA compliance for both private businesses and city facilities

 

[jar546]

Interesting, very interesting. I wish I could read the whole article. Normally the complaints are the opposite.

 

[mark handler]

Interesting, very interesting. I wish I could read the whole article. Normally the complaints are the opposite.

When I get more I will pass it on

 

[Msradell]

It will certainly be interested to see how this plays out. There are many cities across the nation who ignore enforcing compliance with ADA.

 

[mark handler]

It will certainly be interested to see how this plays out. There are many cities across the nation who ignore enforcing compliance with ADA.

Which is why I posted it

 

[Uncle Bob]

I suppose this is worth repeating; as I have stated it many times before; "ADA is a civil law; and not enforceable by municipalities unless they have specifically adopt the ADA STANDARDS (not the guidelines)." Now, municipal compliance with ADA requirements; such as sidewalks and other public ADA requirements; is a horse of a different color. Thanks Mark H. this may become an interesting as well as educational thread for all of us. Uncle Bob

 

[Msradell]

Mark,

Have you heard anything more about this case?

 

[mark handler]

Mark,Have you heard anything more about this case?

APPARENTLY the city is searching for a new city manager.

I do not know if there is a lawsuit filed