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« Tonight: Tribute bands and the blues | Today | Brown may have solved light-bulb problem » June 27, 2008Carcieri vetoes bill to build Blackstone Valley courthouseGovernor Carcieri has vetoed a measure to build an $88-million Blackstone Valley courthouse, saying that "never, not even once, has any Rhode Islander -- save a legislator or a judge -- ever spoke to me of the pressing need to build a courthouse in the Blackstone Valley." During his six years as governor, Carcieri's veto message says, "Rhode Islanders from all walks of life have approached me to discuss important issues, including: taxes, health care, roads, open space, budget deficits, renewable energy, education ... ." But, Carcieri adds, building a courthouse has not been one they approached him about. Carcieri acknowledged it's true sometimes people are "forced to deal with cramped spaces, inadequate parking, peeling paint and other difficult conditions." But given that the executive and legislative branches succeeded in closing a $425-million deficit -- and the legislature "could only find $2.5 million in open space bond money" -- Carcieri asks how an $88-million courthouse gets "the imprimatur of the people's representatives." -- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney Posted by Mike McKinney Commentsunclestu4@verizon.net | June 27, 2008 11:04 PM link It is amazing that during this economic downturn that the State of Rhode Island is facing that the judicial system is looking for another courthouse to build. Not only will this be costly but maintianing the property is also another fixed expense. May I suggest that the court system try another approach to over crowding. How about having an evening court that continues the process after the day courts completes their tour of duty. I have heard from the general public that some judicial leaders (judges) only spend a few hours sitting on the bench to hear cases in court. How about spending more time in the court room? As a former jurer taking time off from work does have an economical effect and time consuming on the individual and families. Maybe if courts were held in the evening the jury pool would be favorable in serving. richard picard | June 30, 2008 10:28 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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now is not the time for another 88 million palice for the judjes and clerks to enjoy. enough allready with the big oversized fancy schools and other public buildings. The priority needs to switch to the roads and bridges we already have that are in poor shape due to the money going into the new fancy projects.