The tip on Tippsgate
Less than a week after the election I broke the news, without revealing the name (note the “tip or tips” of the forced resignation/firing of Tony Tipps at the Board of Elections.
The Dayton Daily News had the story the next day. Tipps is the son of powerful Dem lobbyist Paul Tipps. From what I wrote- which has links to the DDN story in the comments:
Last Tuesday, May 4, 2010, was one of those gotta work days. And, apparently, there was a casualty- one very connected Dem got put in time-out, and the wagons have circled. Unfortunately, I’m not privy to the why- or what exactly happened, but, I figure if I post this- someone will want to comment anonymously and fill in the details.
So, if you have a tip, or tips, on what happened to one of the party faithful- please share.
Today, the BOE meets to certify election results- and should have to explain themselves on this issue. According to sources- Tipps was caught forging the signature on a relative’s absentee ballot- because it wasn’t submitted correctly.
No, it didn’t have an outcome on the election- but, one has to wonder how many favored sons who’ve come in with incorrect petitions have had “help” fixing their errors? There has to be something going on in the office that would give a notion to a 14-year employee that you could even THINK about doing what he did- without risking getting kicked off the gravy train.
We’ll see what the BOE says later this a.m.
The DDN reported today that Tipps was indeed caught for falsifying the signature on his daughters absentee ballot: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/election/ballot-that-led-to-worker-quitting-is-disqualified-714259.html?showComments=true&postingId=714854
However, he’s not being charged with a crime- because he resigned his job. Uh, hello?
Hey Esrati,
Maybe you can get tipps on your campagain now to help you fill out your petitions. You can’t figure out how to do it youself. LOL How many times have you run for office and still can’t fill it out correctly? No wonder people dont take you seriously.
I worked for the scum bag Paul Tipps
back in the 80’s. I was the Director of Subsidized Management Inc. Tipps was packaging HUD deals under the 236 for the elderly and 221 for low income families. We were having problems with local agencies until
he met with Mayor Lugar. Rumor has it, consessions were made. Afterwards, City Relocation called offering their support, then the local police called wanting to know if I needed a concealed weapons permit.
Very hard to get at the time……
The story goes on and on. Feel free to contact me regarding how a former Marine lost faith in our government.