Some rapid response just landed in my inbox. Diana Maldonado, the Round Rock ISD trustee running for Krusee's seat as a Democrat, is weighing in on his retirement. Here's the bulk of her statement, which popped in my inbox about 24 seconds ago:

Despite widespread rumors of political payback for his steadfast support of toll road privatization plans, Mike Krusee failed to state why he is stepping down, how he will be rewarded, or what backroom meetings took place in the planning of this announcement, just days before official candidate filing opens.

It’s this type of political arrogance that has led people to be justifiably suspicious of the Governor’s toll road plans. Krusee, the lead proponent for the Trans Texas Corridor, has ignored the voters’ demand for information before. He was the only Representative out of 150 members to oppose a moratorium on toll road privatization which would have provided voters time to gain a better understanding of how billions of dollars would be spent, how development rights would be handed over, and how the face of our communities would be changed forever.

The goals he couldn’t reach legislatively, we are left to assume, he will pursue administratively. After all, the same disrespect he showed for voters in the past has been reinforced with his failure to answer questions today.

1 Comments

Mitch Daniel said:

Actually, Austin Political report had this report back on November 14, saying that Krusee would announce his retirement in the next two weeks. Today is almost exactly two weeks later, despite Eye On Williamson's disbelief ("Krusee Retiring? Not So Fast"). But But Ramsey had the confirmation first today so deserves your kudos.

November 27, 2007 7:00 PM

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