Why be a "whistle-blower" when even the dogs can't hear you? A year ago I was a whistle-blower with facts about sloppy accounting practices in Salt Lake County Fine Arts. An audit completed by the auditor's office in June 2003 supported the issues I raised, showing $1 million was unaccounted for. Regardless, the mayor's attorney, Greg Curtis, accused auditor Craig Sorensen of dereliction. Mayor Nancy Workman and her appointees pointed fingers at the auditor and the auditor accused these higher-ups of being incompetent.
Result: The director of fine arts retired early and the County Council decided to fund the $800,000 difference to correct the situation. Everyone won except the taxpayers of Salt Lake County.
I hope the "Hire Gate" whistle-blower has more support. Mayor Workman and her staff may finagle their way out of another investigation. During all of this, the County Council is nowhere to be seen. I hope the residents of Salt Lake County realize it's their vote that can end this "Administration of Entitlement."
Joseph Pitti
Salt Lake City