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…
Jim Hovis
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 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…
Sexual harassment allegations force resignations in Washington County government
A string of sexual harassment complaints has forced at least two men to resign from prominent Washington County volunteer boards. A high-ranking male member of…
Slocum stands by Hovis, despite questions over qualifications
More than four Washington County government employees told A Miner Detail on background earlier this week that County Administrator Rob Slocum and Chief Operating Officer…
County employees: Slocum and Hovis flubbed state of the county address
County Administrator Rob Slocum and Chief Operating Officer Jim Hovis have flubbed the 2018 state of the county address, causing the annual affair to be…