Taryn Thoman of Marstons Mills and President Janet Swain Joakim entered into a political "war of the wits", with little consideration for collateral damages and casualties. Lou Gonzaga of Spring Street recruited me to collect signatures for "Open Meeting of the Voters" in March of 2008. Neither Joakim, nor Thoman, was qualified for the political positions they assumed. Thoman has little understanding of the political process of The Charter Commission, smarting over he defeat by the manipulative and conniving Joakim. Both women used slander and underhanded tactics to remain in power, demonstrating the lowest standard of ethics. Obviously, not smart!
Neither Thoman, nor Joakim understood that running a smear campaign to advance their personal agendas, and not a political platform was imprudent. Despite Taryn Thoman's inablility to manage finances, or control her outrageous behavior, Councilor Greg Milne considered Thoman an asset to the Charter Commission. Citizens for Open Government thought that the position of "mayor" should be advanced without consequence and at all costs. Janet Joakim had a long standing history of calculating and malicious behavior. Thoman was equally as manipulative. Both brought their personal experiences and vindictive personalities into the political arena.
Janet Joakim, "wishy washy" over Wequaquet.
Mary Clements
75 Pearl Street #2
Hyannis, MA 02601
May 28, 2008
Ms. Linda Hutchenrider, Clerk
The Barnstable Town Hall
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Dear Ms. Hutchenrider,
Thank you for your time and effort in regard to my questions in regard to specific provisions of the existing town charter. Your information was quite helpful and I am expressing my gratitude extended by a number of parties asking for clarification on specific points of the charter. As you know, there were detailed questions in regard to the appropriate formulation of a recall effort in regard to Precinct 6 Councilor, President Janet C. Swain Joakim.
As the formulation of this effort is in the inchoate and rudimentary stages, I would appreciate your continued forbearance in regard to this initiative. It will take some time to define specific parameters in such a petition. Although the items of concern are compelling and tenable, the definition of the issues is extensive and complicated. I have sought the advice of an attorney in regard to the effort. Citizens for Open Government is requesting a copy and computerized disc file of voters currently registered to vote in Precinct 6. Please let us know of any and all fees required to provide such data.
Currently, we are asking for further clarification on the point of tenure in regard to President Joakim. There is concern that after the lines of Precinct 6 changed, Joakim may have run for a term that was not within the purview of the existing charter. My understanding is that Joakim’s initial two years as councilor qualified as a term before the constituents of her precinct initiated a successful gerrymander. There are a number of parties wondering if President Janet Joakim intends to pursue another term and campaign for her current position.
Would you be kind enough to clarify this?
Sincerely,
E. Mary Clements
(508)790-7980
cc. Ruth Weil, Esq.
Once again, Taryn Thoman flopping at the Recall Effort.
No tact, no class, no brains, no grace! Just a couple of malicious, conniving, lunatics!
