City Councilor Toyia Tucker took to social media to share with her followers a job offer was made for the city manager position. “When I hear a BLATANT lie on the news that a job offer wasn’t made by CCG regarding the City Manager Search, it’s highly disappointing and disgraceful!” Tucker told her followers.
Tucker told Now Network News a job offer was made and not accepted. Without naming any individual by name on social media, Tucker said the person was highly qualified. “The person is Well Qualified and I will not continue to support the ostrich’s head in the sand. Yes…I want TEAM cohesiveness but for many residents I have spoken with, they are saying enough is enough and so am I! Stop the madness!!! I thank the individual who was a finalist and offered the job and I absolutely hate that you are not recognized as being a worthy candidate for this position! Your work is well respected by so many and just know, I will continue to celebrate you and thank you for the work you do locally! Please continue serving with pride and honor!!!!” Tucker wrote.
The district 4 city councilor filed an open records request for the mayor to release the names of the top 5 finalists for city manager. Her request was denied by the city attorney. Tucker argued that once an offer was made the city charter allowed for that information to be made public. The lack of transparency regarding the search for a city manager has led to a clash between the mayor and some city council members.
The mayor has said publicly he doesn’t want the city to have a reputation for making potential employees names public. Mayor Henderson has declined multiple calls for comment from Now Network News.
