Government Employment, Civil Service:
TNT, Steve Maynard, Tuesday January 21st, 2014: Payroll issues led to safety chief’s paid leave, Pierce Transit audit cites problems with timekeeping and payments to off-duty police; investigation continues. Mell argues the shake up was the result of a power play..”It looks like this outside investigation may have been precipitated for reasons of self promotion and to achieve a strategic advantage in transitioning these contract services to Pierce County exclusively.”