This afternoon, the News Sentinel turned over the rock that apparently shows personal relationships and contractor connections, here. Some think well it was only one or two people and a failure to disclose. It could be that or it could be more. Sandy Loy authored weeks and months of news op-eds and they are located here.
Back in July 2011, the Knox County Commission asked for a full audit of PBA. The PBA Board and others squelched it saying it was too arduous and a former auditor who was perceived to be the guy that wanted to be liked did not perform a full audit. A full blown audit in 2011 would have revealed the conflicts. So, to the 2011 County Commission thanks for allowing the former auditor to be a likable guy instead of actually identifying the issues, instead four years later, the water has passed under the bridge.
By the way, News Sentinel, Hardin Valley Academy was a $50 million building. So the dollars paid to Merit far exceed $30 million.
I find it very strange that not one local so called “news” channel has picked up this story. As it will total more than 90m in in total contracts given to Merit Construction by Mr. Gaylon..
If you were not on the “good ole boys” list then you were pushed aside and crushed by the PBA. Everyone in Knox County knew of the relationship of Mr. Gaylon and Ms. Slocum and their partnership in the winery.
All you have to do is look into who was issued the contracts for projects managed by the PBA to know who was on the “GOB” list!!
But not one single station has provided media coverage other than Mr. Witt’s at the KNS….. interesting!! Or maybe not!