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By Thomas Clouse
Deputy Spokane County Prosecutor David Stevens remains on leave after he turned in the response Friday to complaints following his announcement last week that he would run to unseat his boss, Prosecutor Steve Tucker.
Stevens (right) and his union representative will meet with Tucker (bottom left) next Wednesday before the prosecutor decides a final course of action, which could include discipline or termination.
“We are going to consider options,” Tucker said.
Stevens said he doesn’t know what will happen with his job status. He’s been a deputy prosecutor since 2002 and said he makes $86,000 a year.
“I wonder how much this week has cost?” Stevens said.
“I’ve been paid a week to stay home and it’s not my vacation time.” The flap began last week after Stevens announced his candidacy by criticizing Tucker’s leadership and referred to him as an “absent administrator.”
Tucker questioned why the public should continue paying someone to run against his boss and wrote to Stevens that he “violated behavioral standards by not effectively communicating with other county employees and not getting along with other co-workers and managers.”
Reporter Meghann Cuniff writes about public safety news from the Inland Northwest and beyond.
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Ron_the_Cop on February 12 at 9:47 p.m.
OK I don’t know anything about Mr. Stevens. I know plenty about Mr. Tucker. He should not be returned to office. You can read more here:
A New Year’s Day brick through The Inlander’s rose-coloured windows.
http://friendsofmarkfuhrman.org/blog/?p=205
Franco on February 14 at 12:24 p.m.
I’d like to know how David Stevens rates to be given an opportunity to review and answer the allegations against him. I worked at the Prosecutor’s office, and my disciplinary action consisted of being presented with a packet of accusations and being told to sign for it. I had no notice, no opportunity to contest the charges, and no union representation.
ZagChuck on February 14 at 11:46 p.m.
Real leaders don’t have to punish someone for stepping up with solutions. Stevens solution is simple and effective; a change from an absent leader, to a proactive leader.
Tucker could use some training from Assessor Ralph Baker:
“Baker confirmed on Tuesday that he plans to run for reelection. When told by a reporter that Horton was running, Baker said: “That’s great.” He added that he was surprised she decided to pursue the office but that he had no reason to discipline her for running. Baker called Horton “a very good employee.””
Regardless the outcome of this abuse of power by Tucker, he should begin to prepare his resume. In November, the voters will place him in the ranks of the un-employed!
No_Guts_No_Glory on February 16 at 5:51 a.m.
I am so sick of these people who are suppose to represent us either doing nothing or being corrupt.
Too bad we can’t just get rid of all of them and start over……
Tucker is a drunk, spends more time playing golf and making deals in the back room then he does at the office.
How do we know that Stevens is not a plant by the Cowles?? Does anyone know if they own Tucker too?????