Apparently no one noticed that Ms. Venice was a Zoning Administrator AFTER she was Director of Planning & Zoning. I suspect that our current Comission Chair was at the Chamber executive board meeting when Billy Beckett announced her demotion. I am told that there was a healthy round of applause at the news. The real question is why Dunn & company took a known problem and made her the County Manager.

If Krakeel is doing this job, who is doing his? Is he receiving double pay? Will one of his underlings take over his place? If the county wants new leadership, bring in fresh blood. If Krakeel does take Chris' place, bring in fresh blood for Krakeel's old job. Lord knows the county doesn't need one of the chiefs under Krakeel taking over. What departments is Krakeel over now, besides fire? Who's taking over Hearn's job?

Lee Hearn is one of the best things that ever happened to Fayette County government. When I have brought road situations to his attention he has been courteous and concerned. He has taken action promptly. For example, the intersection at Goza and Old Greenville Roads was a hazard for our teen's driving to Whitewater High School. Mr Hearn's department took measures to correct the problem by making this intersection safer thereby relieving parent's worried minds concerning our teen's safety.
If Fayette County loses anyone I hope it is not Mr. Hearn, or I may have to move to Henry County.

What a mixed bag. Hearn is rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. He was a poor, poor representative of the county. I really think that is a good thing. Chris Venice is quite another situation. She is brighter and nicer than most folks in our county government. She will be a real loss. Let them fire you; take their money and run.

She'll let them fire her because her contract includes a clause for substantial severance pay which they discussed in an open meeting. And just remember, folks, the commissioners knew when they chose to seek her resignation that it could cost the taxpayers a bunch of money. So, don't lay the blame on her and don't buy any hogwash about the commissioners didn't know it would cost so much and that they're so terribly sorry. That would be a bald-faced lie.

And what about the Open Meetings Act??? Uh, it's been a while since I've read it closely but they must have given notice of a special session and announced their actions from executive session in public, on the record. This smacks of small-town backroom dealing.

Let the investigations begin.

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I wonder if Lee Hearn's resignation has anything to do with the Commission asking for Venice's resignation? Hopefully the open Public Works Director position might not have to be posted after all. I hope this smart action by the commission will change his mind. We would not want to loose a top notch Public Works Director like Lee Hearn. What goes around - comes around.

First of all, Lee Hearn is and was, one of the real class acts left in Fayette County government. His departure comes after months of hen pecking from Dunn "yes chick" Chris Venice. Anyone in the Fayette government system knows how debilitating Venice was on the County and its employees. This county will be well served by her departure. Hey Commissioners, thanx for getting one right,now see if you can get Hearn to resend his resignation and lets get this County headed back in the right direction.......

Our days of slow growth in the county are numbered. Just you watch.

"I'm NOT John Munford"