Let's start with this: The Sheriff didn't show but there were plenty of Officers there. One of them set-up a camera and through-out the meeting the camera remained in the same position...aimed at me. Hamp, I am a Whistleblower and you are harassing me and you are using public money to do it.
Billy Pegram was at the Board table again and kept trying to vote. He was ignored. I am hopeful that the AG's Opinion will show up soon as I believe it will reflect what Attorney Perry has already stated.
And here is our report:
28 Jan 2016 Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting @ 5p
Thank you for the appointment
this evening.
On 14 Jan 2016, we hand
delivered several requests for Public Records to the Board, Rechelle Siggers
and Adrian McKay. Tonight we would like
to follow-up on these requests.
- The first request was to ask that Adrian McKay’s resume be made
public. This request was backed-up
with our reasons for the request and those reasons were posted on our
website.
- The second request was for copies of invoices to support expenses
from the Housing Department account.
We have repeatedly asked for these supporting documents since
2011. Now, it is my understanding
that no supporting documents can be found and that the Housing Authority
in Clarksdale is not cooperating.
The total amount of these claims is: $376,368. This delay and reporting back to the
public is unacceptable and unlawful.
This money belongs to the citizens of Tunica County and if
Clarksdale thinks they have the right to deny this information, we need
you to make them available to the public and to look for another authority
that understands the public’s right to know.
- The third request is also about Housing. On Sep 2014, we asked for the names of
the person(s) or company that sold the new home covered in claim #25579. Additionally, we are asking that in the
future you all consider disclosing the names of the person(s) or company
that is involved in these sales.
Here is the reason: Transparency.
Mr. Dunn is involved in real estate and the building and selling of
homes in Tunica County. We the
public have a right to know who is involved with the housing dollars in
our budget. Mr. Dunn has, for
whatever reason, made an exception in his vote to approve the Housing
claims when you all vote to approve claims. That is his choice and it is his
business. However, we’re asking
that if there is nothing to hide, make the public aware.
- The last item in our report is a suggestion we would like you to consider. We are asking you to consider officially changing the name of the Battle Arena to the Tunica County Arena and Expo. If Paul Battle’s name can be place under this new name, there would be no honor lost. This just makes more sense when trying to market this facility.
About comment #1: McKay told Sonny Nickson there would be no problem with releasing his resume.
A comment about #3. I don't think James Dunn was very happy with this request. Sorry about that James. The public needs to know who is the seller of the homes that are coming through our Housing Dept. Why would you have a problem with that?
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