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Resident alleges chair harassed subdivision drivers and contacted agencies about family businesses
Summary
Carly Hesson told the board on Feb. 5 that Chair Vanessa Joseph had driven by a new subdivision frequently, allegedly made an obscene gesture toward her, and had contacted the health department and department of revenue about other family-owned businesses; the minutes record the allegation but no formal action.
Resident Carly Hesson raised concerns about Board Chair Vanessa Joseph during the Feb. 5 meeting, according to the published minutes. Hesson said Ms. Joseph "drives by the new subdivision frequently and even flipped her off on one occasion," and that Ms. Joseph has contacted the health department and the department of revenue about other family-owned businesses, per the minutes; the record does not show any formal response or disciplinary action from the board.
Chair Vanessa Joseph was marked absent on the roll call. The minutes do not record a rebuttal or any investigation directed by the board; the allegation as recorded in the minutes remains an unproven claim and the board did not take an immediate public action on it in open session.
