Update: Here is an excerpt of prepared statements by Mayor Ken Welch and a personalized video emailed to city employees that was released to the media late Monday afternoon.
“It is important to underscore our executive team members are held to the highest standards and the administration did not take this decision lightly,” Welch wrote. “The City will continue its assessment and evaluation of all circumstances while weighing the facts and information received via the Employee Climate Survey and thereafter.
“I understand there will be more questions revolving around this action, but at this time, this is a personnel matter.” Read more at www.stpetecatalyst.com
