Always do everything you ask of those you command. – Gen. George S. Patton Singing River should return to the old tradition of publishing the CEO’s salary. We know that in 1996 CEO Robert Lingle received a $56,000 raise which brought his annual salary to $209,400. He also had a golden parachute built in […]
In doing some initial research, it turns out District 3 candidate Mike Whitmore served on the Singing River Board of Trustees during the late 90s. This was somewhat of a surprise as he doesn’t reference his time on the board in his experience and qualifications. This is not a comment positive or negative, just a
As previously reported, Troy Ross only filed his Statements of Economic Interest for the years 2011-2013 on July 23. They have since been published. Those who were hoping for light to be shed on any potential conflicts Mr. Ross may have will be sorely disappointed. The documents are severely deficient at best and gross misrepresentations
Singing River pledged to publish all pension plan audits and make them available on their retirement webpage. The page notes that the audits for FY 2013 & 2014 are being finalized and will be posted upon completion. Recent court filings revealed that SRHS received the audit in March 2015. Five months have passed and the
You have read, researched, educated yourself and made your voice heard. Congratulations. You have proven that defeat is what faces those who seek to betray the public trust. Tonight’s victory should be savored, but only ever so shortly. There lies ahead much work. Three weeks until run off elections. Weeks of depositions and legal wrangling.
The Board of Supervisors removed public comments from today’s agenda. The day before elections and they were unwilling to hear from their constituents. Fortunately, you do have a chance to send the most effective message tomorrow: voting. Browse the articles on this site, on Slabbed, SRHS Hopes, and the Sun Herald. Inform yourself as to