Washington County employees relieved by Slocum’s resignation
Reading from prepared remarks, Washington County Commissioners President Jeff Cline (R) opened the Nov. 12 commissioner meeting with an announcement that would upend a county…
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Katrina Baker says her ex-husband, Commissioner Terry Baker, refuses to abide by divorce agreement, files contempt petitions
A marital dispute between a Washington County commissioner and his ex-wife is again running hot. Last September, Katrina N. Baker filed for an absolute divorce…
Washington County officials mum on chief operating officer’s employment status
Several Washington County government employees say they have not seen the county’s chief operating officer at work for nearly a month despite repeated confirmations from…
Washington County chief operating officer reportedly leaving county government
Washington County Chief Operating Officer Jim Hovis is reportedly leaving county government and will receive severance pay, according to two sources close to Rob Slocum, Washington…
Washington County senior staffer blasts county leadership; urges commissioner board to act
A Miner Detail received the following letter, authored by a senior staff member employed by Washington County government. The author, whom A Miner Detail verified…
Washington County COO files internal harassment complaint against commissioner, county employee
Washington County’s chief operating officer, Jim Hovis, has filed an internal harassment complaint against Commissioners President Jeff Cline and one other Washington County government employee,…
Washington County employees question County’s hiring practices
A handful of Washington County government employees expressed skepticism over the County’s hiring process, questioning whether upper management – County Administrator Rob Slocum and Chief…
Complaints pile up against Washington County government’s COO
Multiple workplace complaints have been filed against Washington County’s chief operating officer, Jim Hovis, according to several Washington County government employees who contacted A Miner…
VIDEO: JCRC and Washington County Chamber of Commerce CD-6 forums
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington hosted Congressional District 6 candidate forum on October 23, 2018, in Gaithersburg. Part 1: Opening Statements Part…
Baker, Keefer form candidate slate; anti-development Tea Party Republican named as treasurer
Two Washington County commissioners known for their hardline stances aimed at local development formed a candidate slate in September, naming a Tea Party Republican and…