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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Volume: 26, Issue: 27
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New Times / NewsThe following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 24, Issue 27
County settles Wilcox suitBY MATT FOUNTAIN
In an anti-climatic ending to perhaps the juiciest scandal to hit the county in 2009, the Board of Supervisors authorized the settlement of a lawsuit by former Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox. On Feb. 2, the county grudgingly settled with Wilcox’s attorneys for a total of $180,000, in exchange for her dismissal of all claims against the county and her former boss, David Edge. “Ultimately, the cost-benefit of this modest settlement outweighed the high cost of defending David Edge and the county through trial,” read the Feb. 2 press release. “The board believes the settlement allows the county organization to close this difficult chapter, move forward, and utilize staff time and energy to focus on more pressing county business and serving the needs of the public.” According to the release, the county has paid $337,000 in investigation and litigation defense, and will be reimbursed for all settlement costs and legal fees in excess of $250,000 by its insurance carrier. |
Discover Santa Maria history
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - recommended for ages 9 and older
Speaking up
Preparing for disaster - Flooding, fire, and earthquakes--local cities take a look at what to do in an emergency
Corrections
Local hospitals restructure their affiliation with the Catholic Church
Guadalupe finds a silver lining in the RDA shutdown
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