The Failed Pacifist

It's Good to Be Mayor of Wasilla

It seems the Hockey Mom took full advantage of her city hall office.

Some of her first actions after being elected mayor in 1996 raised possible ethical red flags: She cast the tie-breaking vote to propose a tax exemption on aircraft when her father-in-law owned one, and backed the city's repeal of all taxes a year later on planes, snow machines and other personal property. She also asked the council to consider looser rules for snow machine races. Palin and her husband, Todd, a champion racer, co-owned a snow machine store at the time.

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posted by Doran @ 8:49 PM