GEORGETOWN Mayor, Mr. Hamilton Green on Monday failed, once again, at a statutory meeting at City Hall, to acknowledge the presence of acting Town Clerk, Carol Sooba.

It happened after he disclosed to other councillors in attendance that he “doesn’t hear properly”.

Green, at the statutory held in the Chambers of City Hall, did not acknowledge the post of the Town Clerk after he opted for a silent prayer and, subsequently, leading prayers which are usually done by her.
A few times after proceeding with the minutes, the Mayor completely ignored Sooba’s input into the proceedings after being urged by Councillor Kamla Ross to recognise the Town Clerk’s contribution.
Ross’ request, however, proved futile, as Green continued to ignore Sooba, lamenting that he “doesn’t hear properly”, hinting at a remark previously made by the Town Clerk.
Meanwhile, work which is about to be executed on rehabilitating the Town Clerk’s office that is in a deplorable state, is not to be executed at the request of the Mayor, following legal advice secured.
According to Green, July 1this year will commemorate 125 years since the establishment of City Hall and he was unaware of the technicality of its structure.

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He said he is recommending that work be suspended until the City Engineer is “advised” by those suitably qualified.
Sooba, though, in an invited comment yesterday disclosed that the current state of her office is life-threatening, and, as such, she has bought materials to have it rehabilitated.
She continued that, seeing this, the Mayor now wants his office to be rehabilitated and, as such, insists on work to be rescheduled after “expert advice is sought.”
Councilor Ross also rejected Green’s statement, affirming that work which is about to be executed, was agreed upon and monies have already been spent on materials for the purpose.
She also requested that, if work is to be suspended, Green should advise and inform the Town Clerk.
But Sooba maintains that she will continue with the rehabilitating so as to not jeopardise her safety.