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Monday, October 13, 2008
No easy way to improve Clayton’s image
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When I heard about Edmund J. Wall being employed as Clayton County’s financial advisor, I just hoped that his hire wouldn’t be another blow to the county’s image given his public indecency scandal.
But when several co-workers asked me, “What’s going on in Clayton County? Why would they even hire that guy?” Unfortunately, I had no logical answers and was kind of embarrassed.
As per the AJC, Wall’s contract pays him $200 per hour and 1.5 percent of every dollar he invests. He will also underwrite $68 million in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds, manage the county pension plan and handle debt for the expansion of Tara Field.
Of course, he is innocent until proven guilty. But does Clayton really need someone (else) with a negative public image and uncertain future working for us? Since the Solicitor General’s office decided to move forward with his case, has anyone thought about what happens if he is found guilty, and how inept that could make the county look? It just seems like we could have found qualified applicants sans drama. Would you hire Mr. Wall under these circumstances?
Along the lines of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, the AJC also reported that the Board of Education will once again take public comments during regular business meetings, amending the monthly meeting policy devised by former board members. It would be nice if they’d keep the three-minute time limit, and allow some communication/interaction between school board members and the speaker when necessary.
Will returning to the old format encourage you to participate in public comments more often?
Finally, CONGRATULATIONS to CCPS for receiving the highest levels of accreditation from the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Every little bit of positive change helps, and keeps our kids encouraged.
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