[John Jorsett]

I love it when I can use "rub out" in a headline. It makes me feel so ... so ... Dashiell Hammett.

[Gilbo_3]

Ellis, 55, who once served a prison term after abusing a city post, is now the director of regulatory affairs, which puts him in charge of housing inspections. He also is a precinct committeeman with close ties to the community's Democratic Party leaders.

why is there no restriction on criminals from holding public offices and responsibility?

I know, redundantly asked due to the 'D' on the ballot...