Going? Finally Mascia's GONE!

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown finally got a backbone and dismissed Joseph Mascia from the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for racist remarks made last year during the elections for Common Council.

How long did it need to be investigated before action was taken? Seriously?

According to the evidence he was caught using the “N-word” in describing members of the Buffalo City administration while on a car ride to Albany. The person recording him was thought to be a friend. Probably not so much now.

However, this “friend” - Paul Christopher – is a bit of a hero to the African American community because, having become sick of hearing Mascia's racist tirades, decided to record one and make it public. During an election campaign no less.

Now everyone knows the truth and Mayor Brown, having his hand forced by evidence and time, decided to remove Mascia from the BMHA board. Right before the new elections for board members.

Sad to say the request for removal was made on August 4^th. Of 2015. It's May 28^th. Of 2016.

My question is: What took so long?

The evidence was there. Recorded evidence.

The evidence was there. A personal and close friend that witnessed the racist tirades over years.

And now Mayor Brown decides to act.

Why did justice take so long?

And now with elections going on, two positions will be filled by residents of the complex.

Hopefully they will be more open minded than the man (and the Mayor) that held the position.