Peskin.. Jackass?

Cyclingnews.com has a new story on the San Fransisco GP including Peskin's priceless response to SFC LLC recieving and adjusted invoice the day before the meeting.

Here is the money quote:

"In the intervening year, the police department sent four invoices," Peskin replied. "If you get a Visa bill for $1,000 and you only owe $500, you make arrangements. You don't sit there for a year and not saying anything! The city law is really clear that they would get a reimbursement [for overpayment.]" The statement was unclear whether the new remaining balance for the 2004 race would be paid. "They still haven't fully paid for the 2004 race," said Peskin. "They have said that they will but I will believe it when I see it.

Actually, no you don't. If you have a dispute on your bill with Visa you file a dispute and dont oay until it is resolved. Once you pay, legally you are accepting the bill as correct. The same applies for government. Peskin either knows that and is lying or is an idiot. Either way he moves into my "Jackass" catagory.

On a side note, my personal experience with the City of Seattle is not that different. We reserved space at Seward Park for a cycling clinic. When we arrived, the space was not only *not* closed like we were promised but it was in use. When I challenged the bill they told me I should have told whoever was there to leave. At only $75 we paid; but have no illusion that there is more to the story than Peskin is telling us. His behavious is to deceptive to take his motives as trustworthy.