Impartial examination needed

To the editor:

For nearly two years, citizens have warned the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners and taxpayers certain individuals were making decisions and taking actions detrimental to county government and the people it serves. Despite those warnings— or perhaps in defiance of them — the Board continued down the same path which prompted concerns in the first place.

Throughout this period, the Board repeatedly expanded the authority of its county administrator despite mounting concerns about his judgment, management practices, treatment of employees, and adherence to established procedures. Ultimately, the Board voted unanimously to terminate his employment.