Where I live I get to watch the shenanigans of three county commissioners fighting among themselves rather than the petulance of one elected individual acting alone. But I must admit I am jealous, at least the Honorable Mayor of Oak Harbor is getting something done as far as removing entrenched bureaucrats.

I wish I knew what the city engineer’s employment status was, I think his “in your face” threat to the mayor just made him public enemy number one. If he serves at the pleasure of the mayor I’d bet his days are numbered no matter what threat he gets in first. If not, the mayor has several years to document what he needs to send Mr. Johnson down the road.

It’ll be interesting to see who’s left in the hallowed halls once the smoke clears.

Scott Smith
Oak Harbor