Shortly after I read the RMA report, I called City Manager Mitch Johnson for some timeline clarification on events and statements that lead up to David Wray’s resignation. Johnson and I spoke for a long time as I scribbled notes and asked questions - all of which he answered in a straightforward manner within the limitations of the ongoing investigations into the GPD.
While I had every intention of turning that conversation into a post here, time got away from me and I never got around to it. Turns out I didn’t have to.
The Troublemaker has posted a copy of Johnson’s communique to city employees that pretty much follows what he imparted to me a couple of weeks ago. While I’ll have a few details to add later, like how the press found out that Wray’s locks were being changed, but for now it would be a good idea for those who are interested in hearing accounts from all sides of this never-ending saga to read what Johnson has to say.
Page 1, page 2, page 3. All courtesy of Ben Holder. Update: Councilwoman Carmany has Johnson’s statement in a more user-friendly format.

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Hogg,
I’ve posted that same communique over at my place in an easier-to-read format:
http://sandycarmany.blogspot.com/2006/11/city-manager-explains.html
oh sandy how nice!
Cone and Hoggard discuss Johnson’s statement. Wow!
Ben,
Are you upset or something with either Ben or Hogg?…similar to yourself though…not that anyone really cares…
meblogin,
Huh?
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