Council candidate has felony on record

For the first post on this blog, I thought this was fitting. Texas politics are always a wild and crazy ride.

Abilene Reporter News: Political: "An Abilene City Council candidate pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in 2000 and has been evaluated for mental competency twice in court proceedings related to theft charges.

However, state law allows Ron Konstantin, 34, to continue his run for the council's Place 1 seat. And Konstantin maintains his innocence despite the guilty plea."