Public has a right to know …

… about settlements with Sam Grubbs and Marina Kalani worth a combined third of a million dollars. From my editorial this morning:

The commissioners have only themselves to blame for being in the dark. As individuals who rule over county purse strings, commissioners should insist on knowing the facts when insurance claims are paid. Rather than hide behind their insurance contract, they should explain why two embattled workers hit a jackpot after filing claims having to do with mysterious employment mistakes. By mimicking Sgt. Schultz, county commissioners are inviting the public to draw conclusions that may or may not be true about these two messes.

You can find the rest of the editorial here .