Councilman has long ago forgot whatever he thought he knew about poor people.
A question: If a member of the mafia pays for your supper to keep your mouth busy so you don't complain about him stealing your television out the back door, does that mean he is not actually a member of the mafia?
Links:
[1] http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2011/02/brainstorming_session_on_flats/2142/comments-2.html#postComment