A transparency hypocrite

Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with the “lack of transparency” from LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as “The Voice of the Working Man.” However, McKnight is also a board member for Durango Fire Protection District, which was cited this year by a former fire captain for its lack of transparency regarding pay raises for staff (think, firefighters and front liners) vs. the well-paid DFPD Chief.

The former fire captain wrote on March 23, “during my time with the department, even the staff was largely in the dark … and the public is even less informed.” Conversely, the LPEA Board – including incumbents running again – relied heavily on staff’s recommendations on everything, including the monetary calculations behind leaving the current Tri-State contract. Big difference in accountability and transparency, don’t you think? Vote for the board member who is transparent, John Witchel.

Here’s the article referenced: www.durangoherald.com/articles/cloudy-skies-dfpd-could-do-better-at- transparency/

– Barbara Day, Durango