One Bad Apple

Thank you to Ruby Wehner for graciously opening her home to a concerned community.

The meeting allowed victims of the septic permitting and food service sectors to find a common voice. Intimidation, harassment and fear of retaliation, all common denominators endured at the hand of the entire health department administrative staff. It is clear that one bad apple has been allowed to spoil the whole bunch. Continuing this pattern, more than 5-weeks have passed since the deadly tornado devastated Chelsea. The victims are still without resolution; without a building permit; without a home; unable to move forward – entirely because the county and State are erroneously relying on the unsubstantiated and arbitrary opinions of one man, Ralph Armand.

The State and County agencies have expressed sympathy, but mostly empty-handed offers to help. No none dares to question Armand’s authority. It is time to get off the endless loop of empty promises. Dr. John Hossler is the county Health Officer responsible to the State and the citizens of Jefferson County for the administration of the health department. He has failed to protect the citizens of Jefferson County and must be held accountable.

Please attend the next commissioners and board of health meetings or call:  JCHD Chairman Dr. Patrick Leahey at 812-265-1556 and Commissioner Tom Pietrykowski at 812-839-3685 right away to express your concerns.

One Bad Apple