Frank Tingle, a former City Council member, resigned from the commission on Dec. 19 in an email to City Planning Director Brian O'Connell. Here's the email:
It is with a bit of remorse that I must tender my resignation from the City of Racine Plan Commission. Work responsibilities are forcing me to have to make this difficult decision.
It has been a pleasure working with you, your staff and the other members of the Plan Commission. I believe we have made a significant, positive, impact on the City of Racine, and this committee will continue to do so in the future.
Mayor Gary Becker will name a replacement to serve out the rest of Tingle's term, which is scheduled to end in May. O'Connell said he has not talked to the mayor about candidates for the position.
Members of the Plan Commission, which reviews all building projects in the city, serve three-year terms. Along with Tingle, Brent Oglesby, Elaine Ekes and Alderman Greg Helding all have terms expiring in May.
Other members of the Plan Commission include Judley Wyant and Vincent Esqueda. Becker is chairman of the commission.
Sandra Tingle was fired from her city job earlier this year. She filed a discrimination suit against the city on Aug. 1. The state dismissed her complaint on Nov. 26.
This is news? Does Racine Post report everyone who resigns from committees?
ReplyDeleteIt does when the committee member's wife is suing the city for harassment. He's also a former City Council member, so that gives him a higher profile, as well.
ReplyDeleteFYI, the state did not dismiss the suit at all. The state agency has termed the charge of "sexual harassment" as having "No Probable Cause." This is not the end of the case at all.
ReplyDeletePeople obviously don't understand the system, but before reporting on the topic I'd expect a reporter to do his homework.
ReplyDeleteThere hasn't been any evidence to support Tingle's claim to this point, a fact confirmed by state investigators. If there is evidence, we'll report it.
ReplyDeleteKaplan will get it if he wants it. He seems to be quite close to Becker. Va Va Voom!!!
ReplyDeleteDustin, reporting the claim as dismissed is extremely inaccurate.
ReplyDeleteKaplan's close to Becker? Since when? Has Becker gone religious?
ReplyDeleteAhh, evidence hasn't even been revealed through the discovery process -- there is plenty. You are being funneled packaged public relations information from one side. In the end, that information will look silly.
ReplyDeleteKaplan is not religious. He is a Bible believing Christian.
ReplyDeleteIsn't a Bible believing Christian considered being religious? I'm confused.
ReplyDeleteTo anon 8:05 - that's very interesting, very interesting indeed.