Christian Dorsey bankrupt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As an Arlington resident, I’m more concerned about the fact that we apparently pay our board members so little for something that apparently is practically a full-time job. County board membership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy.

The guy has been on board for several years--he knew what the salary was and could have stepped down if it was not enough for him to support his needs. The fact that he didn't and makes me question his judgement and therefore question how effectively he will/can make decisions about county.

That’s not even remotely responsive to my point, which isn’t whether Dorsey knew what the salary was, but rather whether the salary level is appropriate to the job,

[Anonymous]

It’s very suspect that less than a week after the election we are finding out about:

1. Undisclosed contributions from the metro union
2. Personal Bankruptcy
3. Paying his wife from campaign funds

Seriously?! Not a good look.

[Anonymous]

It is considered a part time job but I’m sure he’s working close to full time on it. Not sure why he sought re-election when he knew he was in financial trouble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As an Arlington resident, I’m more concerned about the fact that we apparently pay our board members so little for something that apparently is practically a full-time job. County board membership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy.

The guy has been on board for several years--he knew what the salary was and could have stepped down if it was not enough for him to support his needs. The fact that he didn't and makes me question his judgement and therefore question how effectively he will/can make decisions about county.

That’s not even remotely responsive to my point, which isn’t whether Dorsey knew what the salary was, but rather whether the salary level is appropriate to the job,

True--but anyone know how many other times this has happened? How often are county board members declaring bankruptcy?

[Anonymous]

He needs to step down, get his act together, and can run in the future if so inclined.

[Anonymous]

I’m somewhat confused by all the numbers. Article states mortgage debt around $484k. According to Zillow he bought his home in 2008 for $625 and now estimated at $797. Says he was served notice of foreclosure on 9/26. Why not just list it for $750 to try to sell and pay off debt and rent an apartment for a couple of years to get your finances in order?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m somewhat confused by all the numbers. Article states mortgage debt around $484k. According to Zillow he bought his home in 2008 for $625 and now estimated at $797. Says he was served notice of foreclosure on 9/26. Why not just list it for $750 to try to sell and pay off debt and rent an apartment for a couple of years to get your finances in order?

The monthly payment would probably be similar for renting vs his mortgage payment and he can’t move out of the county and stay on the board. I don’t know what his long term ambitions are, but this is seriously questionable behavior for someone charged with deciding how the county allocated and spends money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As an Arlington resident, I’m more concerned about the fact that we apparently pay our board members so little for something that apparently is practically a full-time job. County board membership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy.

Is it a full time job or is he making it a full time job? The county manager handles running the county on a daily basis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As an Arlington resident, I’m more concerned about the fact that we apparently pay our board members so little for something that apparently is practically a full-time job. County board membership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy.

Is it a full time job or is he making it a full time job? The county manager handles running the county on a daily basis.

+1

You're supposed to run for the Board if you care about the well-being of the county. Now we have two "consultant" carpetbaggers who are looking at it as a paycheck and career option.

[Anonymous]

One key imo is that like too many he was way too overextended on that mortgage, recipe for disaster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As an Arlington resident, I’m more concerned about the fact that we apparently pay our board members so little for something that apparently is practically a full-time job. County board membership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy.

Is it a full time job or is he making it a full time job? The county manager handles running the county on a daily basis.

+1

You're supposed to run for the Board if you care about the well-being of the county. Now we have two "consultant" carpetbaggers who are looking at it as a paycheck and career option.

Who is the other one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He needs to resign. This should be a wake up call for Arlington County to really take a look at who is making decision about future. This guy can't even manage his own life, why should he be in charge of managing a county?

What a judgmental and nasty thing to say.

[Anonymous]

The general problem for the county is that it needs real progressives in office, not center left capitalists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He needs to resign. This should be a wake up call for Arlington County to really take a look at who is making decision about future. This guy can't even manage his own life, why should he be in charge of managing a county?

What a judgmental and nasty thing to say.

It’s true, though. His personal approach to tough financial choices was to take on more debt and hope for the best. Is that what we want for the county?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He needs to resign. This should be a wake up call for Arlington County to really take a look at who is making decision about future. This guy can't even manage his own life, why should he be in charge of managing a county?

What a judgmental and nasty thing to say.

It’s true, though. His personal approach to tough financial choices was to take on more debt and hope for the best. Is that what we want for the county?

Please stop. The man has been doing an excellent job for the county.