Hinds County Supervisor Kenneth Stokes tried to fire County Administrator Carmen Davis at the end of the board meeting yesterday. The motion died for lack of a second from a stunned board as it was clear no one expected the move.
Mr. Stokes said he was concerned about the "direction" of the county and that it was time for a change. He asked "are we better off today" and said "I think the answer is going to be no." Supervisor Peggy Hobson-Calhoun said she had concerns about the administrator as well but that she would rather discuss them at a later time in executive session. Supervisor Robert Graham was overheard to tell others he was caught by surprise when Stokes announced his motion. Reaction in the room was one of stunned silence. The matter was not on the agenda.
Kingfish note: This matter arose after the board left executive session. The common practice of this board is to take such controversial actions after executive session. The executive session is at the end of the agenda. Due to its secretive nature, it is almost impossible to know how long it will last. Thus most people leave, including reporters. The board then comes out of executive session, no one is in the audience, and the real fun begins. Derrick Johnson was hired in such a manner. The board fired two EOC directors after executive session. In other words, it is when the dirty business takes place.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Stokes tries to fire county administrator
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Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
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Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
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Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Trollfest '07
Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
24 comments:
Fess up Kenny, who you know needing a job this time?
Supervisor Robert Graham was overheard to tell others he was caught by surprise when Stokes announced his motion.
Which is all the confirmation one needs to verify that Lt. Robert Graham of the Jackson Police Department is fully in cahoots with Stokes on all the other crap both they pull.
Really Donna, I swear I stayed there until the end of the meeting.
1. Not fair to R.L. The meeting didn't end until 2 yesterday. CL wasn't even there. R.L. Stayed for an hour or two. Most of it was boring.
2. Since Hunter got on the board, power shifted from Graham to Stokes. Stokes runs that threesome more and more now and Graham is powerless to do anything about it as he sold out a long time ago.
Not fair how?
If you know the modus for post-executive session shenanigans then he is either an inferior reporter or, boring or not, he decided to skip out early. Or maybe he is inferior and decided to skip out early.
Sorry KF. Considering all the uncalled for shit she flings in this town they don't get to have it both ways. They don't get to toot the JFP horn and then avoid the public scorn.
Just about any comment that could be made, has been made the past few months about snooker and booboo. Just another day in the life of Hinds Co. BOS. Good to know BooBoo publicly acknowledges the county is not better off under his and the BOS leadership.
They have a deadline of noon or so over there. Just works out that way. Everyone has them.
Sorry, but Raoul is right. For a newspaper that arrogantly bills itself as "The City's Smart Alternative" (because they're so much smarter than the rubes and hicks that inhabit this area), they don't seem to be finishing the task. Boring or not, if your job is to cover it, you cover it to the end. Kennufy's shenanigans are a perfect example of why.
Well, well, well. Whaddya know. Looks like the alt weekly has more in common with the local Gannett outpost than the Harpy would care to admit. Another reason why JJ is the most cutting edge media property going in Mississippi today!
A noon deadline? ROFLMAO
Only bright spot in all that is Kenny's rubber stamps didn't fall in with him and kept their mouths when he needed a second.
Amen 12:16 anonymous
ok, I just watched the video...all that I have to say is that I can't understand how Hinds County has ended up in the hands of such ignorant slobs...these people really act retarded....
How long has Carmen been the "administrator"? Who does she report to, that approves her recommendations/supervises her? What is that persons liability/responsibility. Did Carmen just become unqualified the past few days? Has she been written-up/admonished/warned or given direction? I'm not defending her, just saying where is the real culprit. If I were her, I would be J O B shopping. Booboo and Piggy both have "concerns?", and Snooker will get on their wagon.
How long has Carmen been the "administrator"? Who does she report to, that approves her recommendations/supervises her? What is that persons liability/responsibility. Did Carmen just become unqualified the past few days? Has she been written-up/admonished/warned or given direction? I'm not defending her, just saying where is the real culprit. If I were her, I would be J O B shopping. Booboo and Piggy both have "concerns?", and Snooker will get on their wagon.
Shuriff Tyrone isn't Carmen's friend either. He's tried to kick her under the bus over the jail debacle.
Mr. Stokes said he was concerned about the "direction" of the county and that it was time for a change.
Hey! He got 2 out of 3 right!
I don't know this person but I've known several people who worked as County Administrators in the State. Even with a good Board that is one tough job. I can't imagine how awful it must be to work with these goobers.
Carmen has a master's degree from Wayne State Un. and worked as a Detroit city planner for 10yrs prior to becoming employed by the BOS in Sept. 2010 at a salary of $82K. Her husband at the time was a math teacher in Jackson Pub Schools. With her education and experience, she is probably way over the heads of the average county employee or politician.
"and worked as a Detroit city planner for 10yrs"
That went well.
5:30 they probably had forms or a software program to guide her. Just saying she's in a real web now. Since the dimocraps have taken over the hinds co BOS, she's probably had the longest tenure in their history. According to a google search, there are approximately 4,500 county administrator job vacancies in the US.
to answer booboo's question, No, we're not better off now than we were 2 or 3 years ago. The problem started when graham (the legend) got on this board. It then accelerated when booboo got on this board. Carmen's only problem is that she's becoming like them (i.e. she's being assimilated by the borg).
hey Carmen, take it from someone who's been there - you may want to get your resume up to date.
Glad Kenny realizes the county is not up to par. Just too bad he doesn't realize the reason for its failing. Its not the Administrator, but the board that hired her. No administrator could do anything to help this county as long as we have bafoons and crooks like Stokes and Graham running it (of course you have to add the third member - their appointee Hunter).
Good news is that once Lt Graham's appointees leave in November and are replaced by Greer and McWhirter, these fools will no longer be in absolute control. Don't know what Carmen's fate will be then, but hopefully several folks will need to be updating their resumes.
this is a minstrel show
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