If you don’t like things in Cedar Hills,   

“…Why don’t you just move…!”  

 

No CH residents should ever be treated this way by anyone, but especially not by a City employee.

Also, in a related issue, residents may want to ask themselves if it's OK if ALL residents don’t feel safe coming to front desk, public meetings, are physically threatened and intimidated, and are told to “just move", and if we really have “open, honest and ethical” leadership in CH government?  Personal safety should never be a concern at a CH public meeting.  

Additionally, do CH residents think it appropriate and ethical for city employees to directly impact the outcome of an election by being directly involved in instructioning an entire HOA on who to vote for the day before an election?  (see below)

As the City's supreme authority in CH (not the mayor), Mr. Goodwin has been invited to investigate this October 14th OFFICIAL COMPLAINT including past and current actions and city policy related to “conflict of interest”, nepotism policy — and a general concern about respect for all residents – regardless of their opinions on issues.  His thoughtful and appropriate response is anticipated.

Here’s that OFFICIAL COMPLAINT… 

 

"OFFICIAL COMPLAINT

 

Chandler,

Your Executive Assistant / Human Resources city employee Gretchen Gordon asked me to contact you regarding our email exchange and discussion in the city office front lobby while I was filing a public records GRAMA request.

For your convenience, I have included below the complete email chain and file this complaint against her sometimes inappropriate and unprofessional behavior.  This material may also inspire your investigation into past and current conflict-of-interest employee action and related city policies, as well as considering a strengthening of the city’s anti-nepotism policy.  

The email chain below is self-explanatory.  With regards to Gretchen’s most recent email:  

For the record, she mischaracterized our discussion.  Fortunately I have a reliable witness.  

While I was filing my GRAMA request, yes, she invited and encouraged my attendance at the 40 year celebration.  I told her I was disinclined to come because I don’t always feel safe at times at CH public events due to bullying, intimidation and threats of violence (including Jenney Rees’s husband Matt & former Councilman Ken Kirk, as you well know, etc.) by the pro-golf crowd.  Fortunately, she agreed that this kind of intimidation at public meetings was inappropriate and unacceptable, and I thanked her.  I also complimented you Chandler referencing your bringing police in that one night golf finance meeting to protect me, your “unquestioning” respect for me and acknowledgement that, “Ken, you only seek the truth in behalf of CH residents.”  Thanks again.  I really appreciate your honor and professionalism.

The discussion with Gretchen led to other items, on which she offered many lengthy opinions, some which were inappropriate and unkind, including “Ken, why don’t you just move out of Cedar Hills?”  

Chandler, this kind of behavior is an unprofessional and a disrespectful way for a city employee to treat anyone, — let alone someone whose taxes pay her wages, wouldn’t you agree?

Gretchen, the golf course and free golf and other questionable items have at times put city employees at times in a conflict of interest.  The problem is those in the conflicts of interest are often blind to it, and resent reasonable investigation and observations.  

Finally, you will find the referenced Nov. 7, 2011 The Cedars HOA email Gretchen referenced that told that precinct how to vote, which says nothing about being from a "management board", but rather that it was sent from the “Board@TheCedarsHOA.org.” Gretchen did not deny the email was real and was sent to the entire HOA.  it is most important to note that while her email adamantly postures, “I did not send that email,”  her response does NOT directly answer the question, "Gretchen, can you truthfully deny having anything to do with the email below…?”  

Chandler, I’m confident you agree that when you, Jerry Dearinger and I met on August 11th to discuss our writing the AGAINST the PARC tax increase argument  we had a productive and respectful meeting.  As I recall you said you want CH government under your leadership to be fair and open and honest.  I believe you.  As our new City Manager may I strongly encourage you to seriously consider this Official Complaint and re-evaluation of city policy that might help remedy and protect citizens rights and from abusive government, and protect city employee from compromise and temptation to break the public trust?  We think it is a reasonable expectation that all city employees will speak honestly and treat all residents with respect.  Thank you.

In the meanwhile, I guess we’ll have to leave if up to the intelligent CH resident, taxpayer and voter to decide the truth on these matters.

Respectfully,

 

Ken Cromar – taxpayer / resident / researcher for 

Cedar Hills Citizens for Responsible Government

former elected Cedar Hills Councilman …"

 

Please note CC to current candidates for Council / and CHCRG members

[Note:  The email exchange will be published in a separate post.]

 

 

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