Is Sessoms a bully mayor in Virginia Beach? -or- “Vote for me, but ignore the financiers”

“Vote for me! ..but ignore my financiers”
-Guest Post by Jim Cohen

In 2008, believing that new leadership prevents stagnant establishment politicians from making a career out of what should be term limited elected positions, I felt it was time for fresh perspectives from leaders in the business community. I wanted Mayor Oberndorf to retire.. enough was enough. So, I put signs up for her opponent, and gave money to the former Vice Mayor Will Sessoms, who successfully raised well over $500K needed to win the election. I did not know the guy well and did not have any reason to doubt his integrity, but, his name was familiar and I associated him with what I felt would best suit the city of Virginia Beach.

Now it appears our Mayor Will Sessoms fundraising machine successfully churned throughout last winter, supposedly raising money to get a head start on his 2012 campaign. Honorable and wise I thought, but historically have mayors taken this approach? Several council members and candidates aware of the mayors fund raising strategy and donor list raised valid concerns over the summer and have privately disclosed their disappointment and in some cases disgust with Mr. Sessoms apparent moves intended to consolidate HIS power, using monies supposedly raised for his 2012 run for re-election, to exert power and influence over current council members campaign funding ops during the November’s elections. Now as November 2nd is mere weeks away, Mayor Sessoms has amassed hundreds of thousands more dollars than every City Council candidate on November’s ballot combined. Along with endorsements, the mayors stated intent is to influence the outcome of the upcoming city council races and to influence voters who will ultimately decide who serves HIS agenda.

There are an escalating number of troubling reports that Will Sessoms arrogantly bullies city council members behind closed doors and now the general public perceives that their mayor is bullying council members more openly. Now with all of the good things I perceived about out mayor, I regretfully question whether the man is the best endorsement for our city council members and candidates. What does accepting the endorsement of Will Sessoms say about the city council member who accepts?

Do you trust your mayor enough to accept his endorsements of candidates? Which city council members can we trust to serve our best interests?

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