Explain firing at MAC

Your call (May 26 editorial) for an explanation of Forrest Rodgers’ firing at the MAC states the problem perfectly.

Spokane’s a tiny town. Everybody knows everybody. Consequently, it’s your word, candor and transparency that count – not rapid backpedaling or lawyering up when board and committee actions are questioned. Simply explain what happened, when and why.

This can be done without violating personnel confidentiality. If things were done inappropriately, correct them and move on. You can regain the support of the Spokane community through your best service by being true fiduciaries – faithful servants – who serve the mission of the MAC well, solely and selflessly.

The MAC is a true gem. Allow members, donors and every visitor to continue to enjoy it and show it off to their friends. Let them point with pride to the great exhibits, collections and events, and to the diligent and intelligent management of the MAC that makes all this possible.

What’s so ironic is that Rodgers was hired to boost funding in light of reduced state support. How can anyone pull that off in light of board and committee actions that rob the MAC’s greater art-loving constituency of the enthusiasm to support that effort?

Brooks C. Sackett

Spokane