Last night's Board of Supervisors (meeting) was telling. (27 Feb 2014) The personalities of key individuals came through just as they have in the past. The issue that prompted the behavior was the removal from the table of the County Sheriff. The president of the board lost control of the meeting, the sheriff lost control of his behavior, and a supervisor let his frustration control him.
The poor reputation of Tunica County continues to be substantiated by the behavior of the "leaders" of this County. Many observers left the meeting laughing, some shaking their heads in disbelief. Most of us left embarrassed.
Mississippi law states the Sheriff must be present at these meeting(s). It fails to say where he sits. The leadership of the BOS is in the hands of James Dunn. He failed to lead. Instead he allowed the sheriff to yell at a supervisor and address the audience. Neither is acceptable. A motion to require the sheriff to no longer sit at the BOS table was made and seconded. Dunn refused to honor the motion. It is not his choice. Robert's Rules of Order are clear on how to run a meeting. He failed at his job.
An effort to discredit the County Administrator and the Comptroller has already been in the news. Now, an effort to discredit the County Attorney is under way via the Memphis news media. Steps have been taken to undermine the work of the county administration. Not smart.
We have seen the advertisements from the Dog Track in Arkansas. We are substantiating those accusations and the beliefs of potential customers to our Casinos. With gaming revenues going down in Tunica County, are we being wise leaders? Are we thinking of growing this county or thinking of our own petty desires? You, dear reader, know the answers to these questions. What will you do to correct these "problems?" They are your problems to correct.
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