By Mark Grieco
The events surrounding Catalpa Park, especially the behavior of Democratic Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad, have taken their toll on the township. The haggard looks of some of the council members at the last council meeting, and what I take to be their sincere calls for healing, tell the story. This has been one of the ugliest episodes of the township in recent memory. While squabbles and bruised egos are part of the political game, the McCarthyism that Prasad has introduced and the lives he may have wrecked in the process, has brought the township to a frightening new place; one of fear and distrust. Realistic or not, many residents are now afraid to speak their minds regarding township issues for fear of a knock on the door from federal investigators. Trust in the township government, especially the council, is abysmal. Worse than that, it appears Prasad has gotten away with his actions. This is no longer simply about cricket pitches. Rather, this is about what we are to do with Councilman Prasad.
To be fair, Prasad has begun to make amends for his transgressions by publicly apologizing. That’s a good start, however his journey to redemption is only beginning. It will be a long time before the public ever trusts him again. In the meantime, the public deserves a council member that is fully engaged in the township business, and not one hobbled by his past. It is clear Prasad can no longer be a councilman.
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