Bill Smith says he will put politics behind him, Bridge for sale in Manhattan
Bill Smith, assumed pick for MCC prez says he will put politics behind him if he receives the nod. Btp addressed Bill’s fine qualifications for MCC prez here. Now, from the RBJ:
Former county Legislature majority leader William Smith said Wednesday his experience in government would be helpful as president of Monroe Community College but that he would put politics behind him if selected.
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“Every new president, every one, must go through a period of acclimatization and assimilation into the culture of the institution,†Smith said in response to a question about controversy around the search. “That is true whether it’s a person who comes from an academic background, it’s true for a person who comes from a nonacademic background, it’s true even for people who are promoted from within the institution.
Now, just how does one put politics behind him in a position where he is politically appointed?
thanks I needed a laugh.
When a politician says he is putting politics behind him run for the door.
So he will put politics aside, but will use politics as a credential? He’s slimy.
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