Another interesting turn at the County.

Where's Turnow when you need him?

Today's Daily World had an interesting article about this. The gist of it is that no one wants to return Steven Friedrich's calls

No one from TDW sat through the special session that Ian and I sat through....Ian snores btw. We ended up watching MST3K on my Android for the last 30 minutes of the wait.... we were the only ones in that room for over 2 hours...Vern Spots stopped by a couple times out of interest, but had to get back to work himself.

What I was basically told by more than one county employee, is that the "Power-Drunk" Carter didn't get along with Shea. True of Not, I am willing to bet it wasn't the first time personal interests influenced the Commissioners decision making process. Long Live the King!

From my experience, Carter has been Shea's second most vocal supporter (Wilson being #1).

I've been involved in meetings and on Boards or committees where issues regarding Shea have arisen. Carter has consistently defended him and gone back to investigate and then reported errors in the accusations or, in those cases where it was warrented, corrections made.

While it is possible his support waned, it would seem to me, rather than blame Carter for Shea's leaving, it would be more accurate to "blame" or give Carter credit for Shea staying around a few extra years.

Brian was top notch and a professional. Grays Harbor cannot afford to lose people like him. When a man goes into a performance review and walks out submitting his resignation, something went terribly wrong.

I can only hope that whoever caused this is outed before elections. Knowing Brian, though, he will keep mum on this. He is a quality person and will not be unemployed long.

From today's TDW:



I am sorely disappointed in Carter. We will hear some mewling response as to why this tough type of a management style was needed but I can tell you that this was overkill. I have never known Brian to be anything but reasonable.

In traditional county fashion, if you don't get down on your knees for the right people, then you will not reap the benefits like those willing to whore themselves (be it their dignity or otherwise) to the "powers that be".

You knew a different Brian. Finally, it appears, Carter came to know the one many in the public knew.