Why was Emma Acosta Named Mayor Pro Tempore?

A watcher of this blog asked that question in the comments section in a prior post.  It's a great question and I'm glad that some of you are focused on the issues here and not trying to argue about my qualifications for a job I no longer do.

Here's the skinny on Mayor ProTempore and why Acosta received the title.

Mayor Pro Tempore gets a special plaque in front of their seat with their name and the title "Mayor Pro Tempore."  They also get to read agenda items.  And with this mayor they get to sing a duet with him in concert while the others are all relegated to back up singer positions.

You have to remember that Alex Lozano was Mayor Pro Tempore before he left on his epic journey of failure in El Paso politics.  It's not unheard of for the dumbest person on council to get the position.  Midget man Presi Ortega was even Mayor Pro Tempore if I remember correctly.

Lozano was chosen in order to give him a little power and hopefully pull him towards the mayor's voting block.  This was also done with Norma Chavez in Austin.  Neither of them ever earned their positions, but they were given to them hoping to control them.  It worked for a little while with Lozano and Chavez is still a wreck.

More than likely this move was made as a peace offering to Acosta.  She can be quite a moron if left alone without adult supervision.  So, I think the move was made to keep her looking in the right direction to get her advice.  She is by no means deserving of anything other than a recall petition.  She probably still doesn't live in her district.  Emma Acosta represents Emma Acosta and nobody else.  Just ask Mr. Villa who's at the extended stay facilities known as "La Tuna."

With Melina gone and Robinson in, there was no need to solidify their healthy block with a confused little person (midget).  Susie Byrd did the job fine and I could understand her when she spoke.  Acosta mumbles and has a weird pitch to her voice that I can barely hear.  However, if she's anything like Lozano we'll be learning some new words all the time.

Comments

[Call for research, please!]

As usual, David K, you have no idea what you're talking about.

Being president pro tempore is mostly meaningless. It in some form exists in basically every elected body.

Beto was president pro tempore, Susie was president pro tempore. The title just rotates around. Everyone pretty much gets a shot at it, barring they don't lose an election.

Way to make another mountain out of a mole hill.

[David K]

Call for research, please,

So the people who put her in that position for the exact reason I stated are wrong. The people responsible for that action are wrong?

I did my research and I'm right.

You're wrong - it does not rotate around as you suggest and it actually has some very big god damned powers like being mayor when the mayor can't be mayor, you moron. Read the city charter before opening your mouth.

How stupid must one be to be you? What school did you graduate from? I need to know so we can shut it down before anybody else turns out like you.

[voiceofdoom]

DK, did ya notice Call couldn't even get the title right? "President pro tempore?" Really? I wonder if Call thinks being Vice President of the U.S. is also a meaningless position and title that just rotates around? And if so, when does my turn come up?

You go, DK!