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Residents call for forensic review of hospital HR, urge council to act
Summary
During public comments, Samantha Webb urged the council to remove the HR director and to order a forensic investigation into hospital personnel practices, saying she and others representing more than 100 employees have been ignored; council members said they would request an anonymized synopsis of personnel issues.
Eureka Springs — During the Feb. 23 public-comment period, Samantha Webb urged the City Council to investigate personnel issues at the city‑owned hospital, called for removal of HR Director Jody Edmonson and requested a forensic review of HR practices.
Webb said she and her husband, and "over 100 employees," had stepped forward with concerns and that the council was not adequately addressing those issues. She specifically asked when the HR director would be removed and when a forensic investigation would be conducted.
Council response: Council members acknowledged the comment and several said they would request from staff an anonymized synopsis of personnel issues and actions taken to address them, without identifying individuals. Council member Susan said she would ask Tiffany (HR) to provide a summary of personnel issues being handled without names or details.
Why it matters: Webb’s public comment frames personnel concerns at a city-owned hospital as a community issue; councilors said they will seek staff follow-up to provide clearer information to the public while preserving confidentiality where appropriate.
What’s next: Council requested staff follow up and to provide an anonymized briefing on personnel matters at a future meeting.
