WAS NURITH GALONSKY A COMPROMISE CHOICE FOR THE GBIC BOARD?

Nurith Galonsky

In a process that took two city commission meetings to complete, Nurith Galonsky was named to the GBIC board.  

The original vote, taken on October 3, resulted in a tie, for and against Esteban Guerra, and, subsequently, a tabling of the item. along with back and forth charges of improper vote tabulation, perjury, fraud and official oppression.

Nurith, the daughter of Abraham Galonsky, a local businessman, associated with thirteen companies, seven still active, is a 2001 graduate of the S.M.U. School of Law.

Buttercup(genus Ranunculus)

Since, I've never known any Nuriths, the derivation of the name was of interest.  It comes from the Hebrew nurit, meaning plant or literally, buttercup.  We wonder if Mr. Galonsky ever told his daughter to "buckle up buttercup."

Unlike the chaotic vote October 3, ending in a tie on the nomination of Esteban Guerra, the vote selecting Ms. Galonsky seemed almost pre-programmed.

"Rick's nominee, Esteban Guerra, didn't have the votes," explained an authoritative insider.

"The others wanted to block the mayor's first choice, Nick Serafy," the source continued.

The insider explained that Abraham Galonsky has mixed emotions about his daughter's appointment.

"He's happy she got the recognition, but he has some tracts of land 'available' for purchase by the city and he wants to avoid the appearance of inside deals," offered the expert.