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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2006
Page
8
U S Representative Jim Ryan and Kansas Senator Pat Apple paused at the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce on Second Street then walked Main Street meeting business owners Ottawans before visiting Neosho County Community College and attending the candidates forum.
A county commission candidate, Doft Hay, stirred discussion at a Thursday forum by opposing the current commission’s positions. Hay said he would represent the commission rather than align with any faction, noting votes have been 4-1 and stressing the need for changes.
Forum focus more from the debates Democratic school board candidates take aim at Corkins See Page 3 illegal immigration a hot issue in state election races See Page 3 Hay notes earlier investigation of complaints lodged against him by two county employees who say he violated county rules on intimidation and politicking A personnel consultant said Hay hadn’t violated rules but his gruff manner alienated many county employees The investigation approved by four other commissioners had been a waste of $20 000 he said Hay complained that commissioners involved never apologized Good leadership apologizes He also attacked former county counselor Blaine Finch without naming him saying he had a briefcase full of letters from Finch criticizing him and warned they show ethics gaps that could lead to disbarment if he chose to act
The Labor Department reports September payroll gains of 51,000, the smallest in nearly a year, while the unemployment rate falls to 4.6 percent. Analysts say growth is slowing but not slipping into recession, with July and August revisions giving some relief. Wall Street declines on the mixed news as voters weigh economic impact ahead of Election Day.
Richmond’s former mayor Bill Wood received an 18 month probation sentence after a August 8 verdict for misuse of public funds. He was removed from office effective Monday. Mary Ann Platt became mayor and the council must fill a vacant seat and appoint a new president at Tuesday’s meeting.
Jay Newton and Local Emergency Planning Committee members toured the new Wyandotte County Unified Command Center during a stop at 19th and Elm. The 39 foot vehicle will serve as field operation command and a unified communications hub for local, state, and federal agencies, funded by DHS grants and moving among Kansas counties.
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