The Damaging Effects Of Cronyism

When someone is in a powerful position and that person gives one of his cronies access to information, benefits, etc. it weakens the organization. This is especially true when that organization is city or state government and the crony who has gained access is not qualified to do so.

If a Mayor, of a large metropolitan city, allows cronies to oversee city contracts, it opens the doors to the possibility that that particular City will suffer. I know cronyism is not illegal, but what about the damage the cronie has caused. Shouldn't that elected official be somehow held responsible----if not criminally---what about civilly. Maybe the citizens of that particular city should bring a class action suit against the individual. It may have never been done before--but it could set a precedent and send a message to those who engage in cronyism and allow the city to suffer.