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Public commenter accuses commissioners of wasteful, partisan hiring practices
Summary
A public commenter alleged repeated expensive, unvetted hires by county and housing agencies and asked for transparency about contracted recruitment fees and use of funds; claims were made during public testimony and were not substantiated in the meeting record.
During the public comment period Addie Smith alleged a pattern of wasteful hiring by county commissioners and several housing agencies, saying expensive searches produced hires she characterized as unqualified and claiming recruitment fees as high as $144,000. Smith requested that commissioners explain where a reported $5 million from the City of Portland had gone and named multiple individuals she said had been hired at high pay with insufficient credentials.
Smith’s remarks were presented as personal observations and accusations in the public‑comment portion of the meeting; the board did not provide an immediate factual response or finding in the hearing transcript. The claims remain allegations recorded in public testimony and would require follow‑up verification to substantiate.
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