TJ Kennedy backs down & makes a threat

From: Timothy.Kennedy <tj.kennedy@troyny.gov>
Date: June 4, 2018 at 5:46:36 PM EDT
To: Mark.McGrath <Mark.McGrath@troyny.gov>, Jim.Caruso <Jim.Caruso@troyny.gov>
Cc: All City Council Members <AllCityCouncilMembers@troyny.gov>, Patrick.Madden <patrick.madden@troyny.gov>, Brian.Owens <Brian.Owens@troyny.gov>
Subject: Re: Emails between City Council members

Jim,

Since the Council President is making baseless accusations of non-existent criminal activity, which may lead to a defamation case, I am withdrawing my request and seeking outside counsel. Thank you for consideration.

TJ Kennedy
Councilman, 6th District
City of Troy, NY
518-429-0489
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From: Mark.McGrath <mark.mcgrath@troyny.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Emails between City Council members
To: Jim.Caruso <jim.caruso@troyny.gov>
Cc: All City Council Members <allcitycouncilmembers@troyny.gov>, Patrick.Madden <patrick.madden@troyny.gov>, Brian.Owens <brian.owens@troyny.gov>


Unfortunately you were asked by Councilperson Kennedy for an opinion in this “debate”. Since you work for both the administration and the Council please give it to him. Thanks

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On Jun 4, 2018, at 11:03 AM, Jim.Caruso <Jim.Caruso@troyny.gov> wrote:

Council Person:



I have read this e-mail “debate” between the Council President and Council Person Kennedy.I am politely declining to become involved in this “debate” as it will clearly detract from my real  duties which are focused upon the critical issues involved in either protecting or advancing the legal  interests of the City of Troy and its taxpayers.



However, I will take this opportunity to respectfully suggest that both City Council members strive to observe the decorum and dignity that their positions as members of the City Council clearly  requires.



James A. Caruso, Esq.

City of Troy Corporation Counsel









From: Mark.McGrath
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 9:11 AM
To: Jim.Caruso
Cc: All City Council Members; Patrick.Madden; Brian.Owens
Subject: Fwd: Emails



Counselor, I see one of our Council ‘persons’ had a very busy weekend on the keyboard. Council person Kennedy asked for your professional legal opinion on “cyber bullying” after Council President  Mantello directed him to stop emailing her.  Please share with us your decision as it might be helpful in moving forward a complaint being filed. Thanks

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From: Timothy.Kennedy <tj.kennedy@troyny.gov>
Date: June 3, 2018 at 10:47:06 AM EDT
To: All City Council Members <AllCityCouncilMembers@troyny.gov>
Cc: Jim.Caruso <Jim.Caruso@troyny.gov>, James.Quinn <James.Quinn@troyny.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Emails

Really? This doesn’t make any sense.



Jim Caruso, can I please have an opinion on cyber bullying?



TJ Kennedy

Councilman, 6th District

City of Troy, NY

518-429-0489



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Carmella Mantello" <cmantell@nycap.rr.com>
Date: Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 10:44 AM -0400
Subject: Emails
To: "Timothy.Kennedy" <tj.kennedy@troyny.gov>

Council Member Kennedy,

You are not my boss. Stop the harassing emails now. One more condescending, rude or inappropriate email, I will be filing a harassment and cyber bullying complaint.

From now on, communication will only be via phone or in person.

Council President Mantello

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