Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Something IS Terribly Wrong Around Here

And that something is Bob.  Bob seems confused about why people don't like him since everyone should love whistle blowers.  What he doesn't understand is that people do like whistle blowers in general when they are competent and trustworthy.  Unfortunately, Bob is neither competent nor trustworthy.  He is reckless, incompetent, a bad detective, a bad investigator, and a bad reporter.  He exaggerates and only presents half truths.  I'm not sure why he thinks he's qualified to be a self proclaimed investigative reporter.  He desperately needs a new hobby.  But, you may ask, where's your proof of Bob's investigative incompetence?  I'm glad you asked.  Here are a few examples.
  • Bob claims there were serious SBOA audit issues with the trustee budgets.  If he had investigated properly, he would have found that the issues were just simple mistakes.
  • Bob claims that Fred Barkes and his wife have given themselves large wage increases.  He ignores the trustee budget process and the fact that Fred Barkes can't just give himself and his wife raises.  And if he would have done a proper job of investigating, he would have found that the raises were not excessive and that his salary aligns with the general white collar salary in the area for his job category.
  • Bob claims that the trustee office is rude to many clients seeking assistance.  If he had investigated further, he would have found that the number of people seeking assistance who are unhappy with the office is a tiny fraction compared to all of the people who have sought assistance since 2003.
  • Bob claims that the fire chief screams and yells at the volunteers on a daily basis.  I have read several statements from firefighters that say this is not true.  Did Bob talk to them?  Did he poll all of the firefighters to see what they all thought?  Obviously not.
  • Bob claims that Fred Barkes applied for a grant to open a third unneeded fire station.  Again, Bob's investigation skills on display.  ECIFD applied for the grant, not the Township.  And Bob is unqualified to determine whether a third station is needed or not.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I just want to say that I was 1 person who went top trustee for help and was treated very rudely and have talked to several others who have had the same experience. I am just glad that I am back on my feet and not living in Columbus Township any longer. I think a lesson from the volunteers at Love Chapel would do the staff at the Trustee office some good.