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New Columbia ICE Office Triggers Clash Between City Leaders And Feds
Officials say $4.3 million lease was signed without notice, sources say otherwise…
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So, let me get this straight, the federal government has to let some half-witted “councilman-at-large” know when and where they lease office space for some lawyers to work in? Oh, never mind – they are under NO obligation to let the half wit in question, “councilman-at-large” Bailey anything, about anything, period, full stop.
Maybe, instead of attempted grandstanding and playing to the base of your base, you should be pleased that some of the vacant buildings and office space are being leased. You know, rent money will come in, a house or two will be purchased, car taxes, sales tax… you should be ecstatic!
“Maybe, instead of attempted grandstanding and playing to the base of your base”, said by a guy that will excuse anything from the Trump Administration or Republicans without any hint of irony.
Municipal power freak officials believe they should be notified in advance when Federal agents will raid their own homes and offices, too.
City of Columbia has a long history of reckless disregard for both state and federal law.
Check out what happened in Athens Tennessee to officials with the same mindset.
What a laugh. The hubris of Columbia city officials knows no bounds. It might be nice if a bunch of idiots protesting ICE doing their jobs disrupted that trashmarket aka Soda City Market that blocks downtown Columbia streets on Saturdays and impedes commerce with established brick and mortar businesses. Perhaps that would drive Soda City Market to an area where it caused less disruption and problems. That would be a win-win.
Except that the Soda City Market is renowned and attracts additional visitors downtown. That’s a win for the City!
The bigger question is why ICE is leasing private space when the Federal Building on Assembly is less that 40% occupied. The old Federal Courthouse on the same grounds is 100% vacant. ICE and all of DHS in Columbia could have their own building, that the taxpayers already own. Also these offices are right across the street form the current Federal Courthouse.
Maybe someone should tell them they should set up a satellite office at the flea markets on Hwy 1 in West Columbia.