Appraiser Scott Ryske denies falsification, cites phone issues and workload in defense

Scott Ryske spoke at length in his own defense, denying that he intentionally falsified records and offering explanations for missing inspection notes and calendar anomalies. "I never knowingly falsified work time," he said in his opening statement, and he later told the commission that canceled appointments, homeowners not responding and an unreliable phone indicator explained some gaps.