Saturday, December 31, 2011

2011 Year in Review: P&Z director resigns following investigation

Another top management position saw a major change as Planning, Building and Zoning Director Monica Simpson was placed on administrative leave and subsequently let go. According to Police Chief Al Hogle who was serving as the interim town manager at the time, the Simpson issue came to a light when a Planning, Zoning and Building Department employee came forth with a formal grievance complaint that alleged a hostile work environment. Hogle said soon after another employee in the same department came forth with similar grievances and allegations.
Hogle said that after consulting with Town Attorney David Persson and labor attorney Reynolds Allen, he initiated an investigative review of the department. Hogle appointed Capt. Bill Tokajer to speak with each employee in the department, with the understanding that all conversations must be

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