tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155133175831479740.post2105631014174651652..comments2024-02-16T04:05:23.512-05:00Comments on Rev-elution: Political endorsements reflect an opportunity missedREV-elutionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726120253716456109noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155133175831479740.post-15422014067449121042012-05-21T21:51:47.350-04:002012-05-21T21:51:47.350-04:00This is an interesting take, but I think quite bia...This is an interesting take, but I think quite biased against the PA. I wonder how you feel now that the primary elections are over, with all the Shenanigans of the 751 proponents and their poll workers.<br /><br />But I have more serious concerns as well. It is my understanding that the Committee basically kicked Wendy Jacobs out of the room when she was present to speak to them at their endorsement meeting...apparently it was a divided and heated discussion, but the conclusion was that Wendy is white and, therefore, not to be considered or even welcomed.<br /><br /> In addition, a significant number of Committee poll workers were crossing out Fred's name and replacing it with Padget's...I saw it with my own two eyes. Unless it investigates this and prevents it from happening again, the Committee cannot help but lose integrity.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155133175831479740.post-1765975807262778792012-04-12T09:13:19.975-04:002012-04-12T09:13:19.975-04:00Carl,
I think you need to consider that the prior...Carl,<br /><br />I think you need to consider that the priorities of the Durham Committee are more similar to those of the Friends of Durham than to those of the PA. Compare our endorsements. We both want economic development to provide jobs and expand the tax base. The PA claims the same, but look at their candidates and what they support. The Friends are fiscally conservative, but not social conservative. We have been and are still willing to work with the Black Community on any issues that are important to it.<br /><br />David Smith, Chairman<br />Friends of DurhamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155133175831479740.post-42265107391807965532012-04-10T13:37:28.120-04:002012-04-10T13:37:28.120-04:00Carl, I appreciate your response about the PA endo...Carl, I appreciate your response about the PA endorsements and I agree that PA missed an opportunity. However, as a long-time PA member I want to point out that neither PA, nor the DCABP, are monolithic organizations. We are both made up of a variety of people who have a variety of viewpoints and make choices for a wide variety of reasons. As a result, the reasons that the endorsement decisions were made varied from person to person and vote to vote. They are more complicated than indicated in your blog. ... Personally, I hope that PA and the DCABP can work together in the future.<br />Dabney HopkinsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155133175831479740.post-3334500335079007842012-04-10T10:20:11.017-04:002012-04-10T10:20:11.017-04:00Carl, I assume you have not read the DSS Audit, wh...Carl, I assume you have not read the DSS Audit, which identifies several problem areas involving Ms. Robinson. Highlights from the audit are listed below:<br /><br />1.On page 9, gift cards totaling $7,075 was used to finance meetings, which is a bad practice according to the audit. On page 10, the audit states evidence was found that meetings and other activities were held, but expenditures for them cannot be substantiated. It further states that controls did not exist, which made risks of fraud, theft, and misappropriation of funds high.<br /><br />2.Also, on page 10, the audit states Ms. Robinson had a catered party at her home in 2010, which was initially financed with gift cards. She was instructed by the County’s Finance Director that such expenses were inappropriate. Although she reimbursed the cost of the caterer, no reimbursement has been made for gift cards given by her to attendees at the party. These gift cards were purchased with the intent to be used for Social Service Programs.<br /><br />3.On page 15, the audit states temporary employee hiring procedures were problematic. Please read pages 15-19 to get a full understanding of Ms. Robinson’s hiring of Ms. Simmons and Ms. Simmons’ exuberant salary. Furthermore, see the auditor’s note, which begins on page 17. This particularly finding is the most egregious and certainly identifies reasons Ms. Robinson is no longer employed at DSS.<br /><br />I am hopeful after reading the DSS Audit, you will post its findings and conclusions. <br /><br />Furhtermore, based upon the DSS Audit, Ms. Robinson does not have a leg to stand on; more than likely her case will be thrown out of court.<br /><br />Kudos to Mr. Bowser for his stance! The other commissioners need to stop protecting corrupt management. <br /><br />Lois MurphyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com