Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with a “lack of transparency” at LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as “the voice of the working man.”
McKnight, however, is also a board member for Durango Fire Protection District, which was cited this year by a former fire captain (Herald, Mar. 23) for its complete lack of transparency regarding recent pay raises for district staff (think, firefighters and first responders) vs. the well-paid DFPD fire chief.
The former captain wrote, “during my time with the department, even the staff was largely in the dark … and the public is even less informed.” Conversely, the LPEA board – including incumbents currently running again – relied heavily on staff recommendations on everything, including the monetary calculations behind leaving the current Tri-State contract.
A big difference in accountability and transparency, don’t you think? Vote for John Witchel – the board member who is transparent.
Barbara Day
Durango
