Posted on 01/17/2025 5:04:18 PM PST by thegagline
A Georgia mayor who boasts being the country’s first Black Lives Matter organizer elected to office is facing scrutiny for using $20,000 of public funds for international travel and other questionable purchases, according to reports.
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau was accused this week of using a city-issued purchase card in December for unauthorized spending on a trip to Africa, food and other expenses that totaled around $26,000, a councilwoman reportedly said this week.
Kamau, who has denied wrongdoing, documented an extended trip to Ghana last month on social media according to WSB-TV, showing him on videos at a party and also attending a concert in the country’s capital. In another video, he is touting potential economic development connections that could be made between the Ghanaian people and residents in South Fulton.
Plane tickets worth more than $5,000, a $1,300 drone and various Amazon purchases were among the myriad of items purchased, according to documents obtained by WSB-TV.
Willis reportedly claimed there are also 112 receipts that need to be reconciled or submitted by Kamau, who goes by Mayor Kobi. Those submissions reportedly must happen within 72 hours.
While Willis said “it appears so” when asked if the mayor made unsanctioned purchases, another colleague on the city council said she wants more information before drawing any conclusions, Fox 5 reported.
“At this time, it has not been determined that that has taken place,” Councilwoman Linda Pritchett reportedly said.
“I would like to see the mayor have the opportunity to address the issue transparently,” she added.
There is no city policy on international travel, but the card can’t be used for personal items or services, the station reported.
“It’s a pretty large amount of unauthorized charges,” Councilwoman Helen Willis alleged to Fox 5 Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Jo Mama
It’s hard to say that a mayor has some official business in Ghana.
It’s true of this small town guy , as well as some mayors of major cities. It’s a stretch to say they have official business in Ghana. They should pay for their own trips.
Re: an extended trip to Ghana last month
Obama: In my day Kenya at least got some of the tourist cash.
His half brother Malik likes to tell journalists where in Kenya Barack was born (with his mother flying to Hawaii to have records say it was there).
Their dad-—
Barack Obama Sr. was born in 1934 in Rachuonyo District on the shores of Lake Victoria just outside Kendu Bay, Kenya, at the time a colony and protectorate of the British Empire. He was raised in the village of Nyang’oma Kogelo, Siaya District, Nyanza Province. His family were members of the Luo people.
Photo.....
Song on soundtrack....
Y M C A. Y M C A.
It’s fun to stay at the
Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there’s no need to feel down
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
What African communist president inauguration did LA mayor Bass just come back from?
Well, everybody does it, right........sarcasm.
WUT!!! Shocking!
Yep.
N titlement
Grifters are going to grift, nothing shocking about that.
Khalid Kamau and the picture says it all.
Muh reparations sticking it to whitey.
“Entitlement” syndrome.
At all.
The United States is Ghana’s largest donor. In the past year, bilateral support from USAID totaled over $150 million dedicated to supporting health, economic growth and agriculture, education, governance, and more. Nov 14, 2024
U.S. Embassy in Ghana (.gov)
https://gh.usembassy.gov › News & Events
In aid to Sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia received the highest amount of net official development assistance (ODA) from official donors in 2022, reaching roughly five billion U.S. dollars.
Nigeria was the second largest recipient, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Jan 22, 2024
In Fiscal Year 2024, the United States provided almost $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance to sub-Saharan Africa.
The US is the largest humanitarian donor to the region.
The US provides aid to sub-Saharan Africa for humanitarian, economic, and national security reasons.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) works with partners to improve health services, support democracy, and help start businesses.
The US Department of State provides development assistance to address national security concerns, such as counter-terrorism and peacekeeping.
The US has provided aid to the region in response to emergencies, such as the Horn of Africa drought in 2011.
The US also provides aid to sub-Saharan Africa for other purposes, including:
Trade: The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area provide trade incentives to buyers and sellers.
Energy: The Power Africa initiative works to increase access to electricity and develop clean and renewable energy projects.
Access to clean energy: The US has provided awards to improve access to clean and reliable energy.
Emancipation is still an option.
FULTON COUNTY!
I KNEW it!
Fulton County is a cancer in this state.
btt
In Fiscal Year 2024, the United States provided almost $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance to sub-Saharan Africa.
They would have gotten better results if they sent them lottery tickets.
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