Lanham May Resign Over Problems With Committee
Robert Lanham head of the Office of Community and Economic Development in Montgomery considered resigning after a newly formed Review Committee questioned staff procedures. Lanham said ongoing problems could push him out if unresolved. Committee chair Robert Passmore defended staff interrogation as needed to judge procedures. The panel reviews contracts of 5 thousand dollars or more and change orders, including a multi million dollar Public Service Training Academy project under scrutiny by the State's Attorney. Gleason pledged to set rules for the panel amid tensions over its reach and impact on operations.