Once again, it seems, the County Treasurer cannot accept an authoritative answer by the State Auditor that the County Commissioners and the County Administrator took not only legally correct action regarding last year's Opportunity Fund grants to the Port and City, but went farther than the law's requirements in the interest of public transparency.  Commissioner Peach, Prosecuting Attorney Nichols and I knew that we were doing the right thing the right way - now confirmed by an objective arm of State government.  The Treasurer cannot apparently take "yes" for an answer.

The real issue? - the Treasurer's campaign to defame the Administrator.  Her allegations have always proven meritless.  Her constant attempts to bully and harass the Administrator creates a hostile work environment and thereby, legal liability for taxpayers. The County Risk Pool (which insures County government) should intervene to stop this wrong, unethical, and likely illegal, personal vendetta by the Treasurer.