My first question is why did the Pilot not have the story on Janell Howard's court case? I found out the outcome from Lost Coast Outpost, an online publication, last week. Did the City of Brookings have anything to do with the silence? Do we really have a free press in Brookings?
Here's the story: Janell Howard pleaded no contest to a reduced charge and had to pay a $500 fine and $15.98 in restitution to Fred Meyers. In other words, she is a crook, but to a lesser degree. It's semantics.
Does the reduced charge mean she can be trusted to handle millions of our hard earned tax dollars? I would say, no. She has still violated the public trust and should not be rehired by the city. I believe the investigation ordered by the city bears that out. As I remember, the Pilot reported that Councilor Morosky described the investigative report into Ms. Howard as "Harsh."Â But, the way Mayor Hedenskog and others have been covering for Ms. Howard brings other questions to my mind. It would be nice if the report, or at least part of it, was released to the public. It's our money. And for the $150 thousand a year or so salary she's being paid - we deserve better.
So, what's up with Janell Howard? Where's the news?
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