With Council’s action on Monday, with only one dissenting vote, this City Manager has been handed the final and undisputed say concerning the termination of city employees. Only legal action through the court system can overturn her firing decisions now. Watch closely as the gang takes their agenda to another level, removing those who stand in their way and replacing them with friends and associates at inflated salaries.
Keep in mind that this power and responsibility has been given to an administrator who was run out of Savannah and reportedly made the following statements over the past year:
• Where’s the secret money? (referring to the city finances and money not accounted for)
• I’m glad they didn’t pick the next file in that cabinet (referring to the HUD auditor looking through grant files and uncovering malfeasance)
• I will get anyone who talks to the media or anyone else. (a gag order directed to the management team during a dept head meeting)
• Build the 5th floor security wall and door to protect this office from a drunken debutante.
• I’m sorry but you don’t fit the demographic needed for that department head position in this city.
…and many more rare statements.
So, I think it’s clear. With the exception of Lige, I believe there will be little to no voting resistance to the self-serving and racist agenda being pushed by two council members and their puppet. I’ve lost respect and confidence in other council member’s ability to lead and not be intimidated by the gang. I’ve had it with spineless politicians.
I realize my social media comments, my posts, and yes my rants are of little consequence now. Clearly, most people have grown so tired of the mess in Rocky Mount, they’ve simply tuned-out. With the exception of a handful of people, I believe most view this fight as a circus sideshow, and, unfortunately most have lost hope that anything positive will come of this. Some view this struggle as a detriment to economic development and especially for our downtown businesses. Most want to hear the good news and nothing else. So be it.
Accordingly, I’m finished on Facebook. If and when the state audit results are released or if and when other agencies converge on Rocky Mount, I will re-engage. For now, I will continue to fight behind the scenes providing information to those agencies who can hold these crooks accountable. I pray that Lige, Mayor Roberson and the Mayor’s transition team can steer Rocky Mount in a positive direction. Lord knows they need our prayers.
I’ve done what I can but I’m tired of being bitter, angry and disappointed every single day. And, I’m tired of going-it-alone. Going forward, I am refocusing my energy toward family, faith and work. God Bless the City of Rocky Mount!
Sincerely,
J. Keith Harris
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