City Code and Landlord Case, With Postscript Of Mayoral Election Results

     The Cortland Contrarian contributors and editor have read legal precedents and spoken with attorneys who are familiar with the issues of this case. Our conclusion is that the court will force a settlement upon the city not unlike the law drafted by former Corporation Counsel Walsh.
     We believe that mayoral candidate Tobin, Ron Walsh and some incumbent alderpersons have been so advised. Also, they have been advised-for political purposes-to continue to spread a message of hope to their supporters, a message that has strong human appeal.
     Let us assume that a court decision or settlement occurs, after elections, which orders the city to change the ordinance to square footage. What will have been accomplished for SONG and the Hill Association by supporting Brian Tobin?
     Let us also assume that Brian Tobin is elected mayor and that he appoints Ron Walsh as city corporation counsel. They both get the reward they sought.
     As for SONG and the Hill Association, this question will arise: Were they used as stepping stones for political ambition?
     We will find out in the coming weeks and months.

Editor's Note: Brian Tobin won the Democratic primary and was elected mayor in the general election, receiving 58% of votes cast. Less than 35% of eligible voters in the City of Cortland voted in the mayoral election.