Description: Freedom and Ethics is written by Ed Adrian of Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC and offers insights and commentary on governmental and political ethics in Vermont.
A lawyer's look at professional, governmental and political ethics in the Green Mountains.
To say that public service isn’t all sunshine and roses, would be – – well a bit of an understatement. Especially for one at the top of the so called food chain (like a President, Governor or Mayor) and the next level of subordinates (Secretaries, Commissioners, Directors and Department Heads) the media has always been unrelenting, even in the most milquetoast of administrations. Social media and the fragmentation of the press has only served to increase the scrutiny as both of these forces become more frac
You may have seen the recent press coverage regarding the Director of Aviation for Burlington Airport, Gene Richards. Following an unspecified complaint , Mr. Richards was placed on paid administrative leave. At the conclusion of the investigation it was alleged that Director Richards had bullied and yelled at airport employees and he was asked by the Mayor to resign. Director Richards refused and has vigorously defended himself in the press . Some City Councilors have shown their hands regarding how they