Dismiss Veronica White Now
Target:
The Honorable C. Ray Nagin, Mayor of the City of New Orleans
Sponsored by:
This petition seeks to encourage Mayor Ray Nagin to relieve Sanitation Director Veronica White of her responsibilities.
Among the issues impeding progress at the Department of Sanitation:
-Above-market contracts with sanitation service providers
-Political scandals swirling around all three of the city's sanitation contractors
-Repeated failure to disclose relevant sanitation data to City Council
-Longstanding refusal to correct flawed demolition procedures in the face of lawsuits
-Pattern of secrecy and defensiveness
-Irreparably compromised public faith
See attached letter for full rationale.
Among the issues impeding progress at the Department of Sanitation:
-Above-market contracts with sanitation service providers
-Political scandals swirling around all three of the city's sanitation contractors
-Repeated failure to disclose relevant sanitation data to City Council
-Longstanding refusal to correct flawed demolition procedures in the face of lawsuits
-Pattern of secrecy and defensiveness
-Irreparably compromised public faith
See attached letter for full rationale.
This petition seeks to encourage Mayor Ray Nagin to relieve Sanitation Director Veronica White of her responsibilities.
Among the issues impeding progress at the Department of Sanitation:
-Above-market contracts with sanitation service providers
-Political scandals swirling around all three of the city's sanitation contractors
-Repeated failure to disclose relevant sanitation data to City Council
-Longstanding refusal to correct flawed demolition procedures in the face of lawsuits
-Pattern of secrecy and defensiveness
-Irreparably compromised public faith
See attached letter for full rationale.
Among the issues impeding progress at the Department of Sanitation:
-Above-market contracts with sanitation service providers
-Political scandals swirling around all three of the city's sanitation contractors
-Repeated failure to disclose relevant sanitation data to City Council
-Longstanding refusal to correct flawed demolition procedures in the face of lawsuits
-Pattern of secrecy and defensiveness
-Irreparably compromised public faith
See attached letter for full rationale.
We the undersigned believe:
The recent acrimony between members of City Council and the Office of the Mayor over Veronica White's pattern of selectively disclosing relevant data highlights a longstanding problem with her administration of the Department of Sanitation. It is not just that she has been unwilling to disclose data critical to Council's audit of the sanitation contracts, it is also the widespread evidence that the very contracts for which she was responsible are unnecessarily costing the city millions of the dollars that should be reallocated to other critical recovery projects. Veronica White also oversees the city's disastrous demolition process and has shown a stunning unwillingness to repair its flaws. Not only has the city mistakenly demolished homes right out from under everyday New Orleanians, but it may now be liable for millions of dollars in damages. Veronica White's futile handling of these critical city functions is magnified by her defensiveness against all of those that would dare to call attention to some of her official dysfunction. It is not enough for Council and the Mayor's office to sign yet another truce if the fundamental problem at hand, Veronica White's job performance, is not addressed. The issues at the Department of Sanitation are too fundamental for someone with the diminished credibility of Ms. White to be capable of implementing the changes needed to restore the agency's public standing.
Thus, we advocate the immediate dismissal of Veronica White from her position as the city's Director of Sanitation.
Thanks for your consideration, we hope to move forward together with the recovery of this city.
The recent acrimony between members of City Council and the Office of the Mayor over Veronica White's pattern of selectively disclosing relevant data highlights a longstanding problem with her administration of the Department of Sanitation. It is not just that she has been unwilling to disclose data critical to Council's audit of the sanitation contracts, it is also the widespread evidence that the very contracts for which she was responsible are unnecessarily costing the city millions of the dollars that should be reallocated to other critical recovery projects. Veronica White also oversees the city's disastrous demolition process and has shown a stunning unwillingness to repair its flaws. Not only has the city mistakenly demolished homes right out from under everyday New Orleanians, but it may now be liable for millions of dollars in damages. Veronica White's futile handling of these critical city functions is magnified by her defensiveness against all of those that would dare to call attention to some of her official dysfunction. It is not enough for Council and the Mayor's office to sign yet another truce if the fundamental problem at hand, Veronica White's job performance, is not addressed. The issues at the Department of Sanitation are too fundamental for someone with the diminished credibility of Ms. White to be capable of implementing the changes needed to restore the agency's public standing.
Thus, we advocate the immediate dismissal of Veronica White from her position as the city's Director of Sanitation.
Thanks for your consideration, we hope to move forward together with the recovery of this city.
We signed the "Dismiss Veronica White Now" petition!
# 584:
7:37 am PST, Dec 26,
Andrea Heming, Louisiana
Obviously someone else could do a much more effective job. Standing behind Sydney Torres while he pumps sewage illegally, hires illegal immigrants, and over chanrges the city is inexcusible.
Obviously someone else could do a much more effective job. Standing behind Sydney Torres while he pumps sewage illegally, hires illegal immigrants, and over chanrges the city is inexcusible.
# 583:
8:05 pm PST, Dec 16,
Timothy Hooker, Louisiana
she has made sanitation in Venetian Isles painful after Gustav and Ike. it was almost impossible to get her to get crews out here after Ike. the Civic Association had to fight her on this issue for weeks.
she has made sanitation in Venetian Isles painful after Gustav and Ike. it was almost impossible to get her to get crews out here after Ike. the Civic Association had to fight her on this issue for weeks.
# 582:
6:45 pm PST, Dec 13,
Christopher Bunch, Louisiana
Get her outta here!
Get her outta here!
# 581:
12:22 pm PST, Dec 13,
L. C. HEBERT, Louisiana
Times are tough. There are competent people out there looking for jobs. We need people who'll work to move our city forward. Let's stop accepting mediocre performance.
Times are tough. There are competent people out there looking for jobs. We need people who'll work to move our city forward. Let's stop accepting mediocre performance.
# 580:
9:57 am PST, Dec 13,
Michael Dyer, Louisiana
Do we really need a petition to convince anyone that Veronica White needs to go???? I thought we were past some of this poor leadership and incompetence, not to mention her display in front of the city council. This should not be tolerated.
Do we really need a petition to convince anyone that Veronica White needs to go???? I thought we were past some of this poor leadership and incompetence, not to mention her display in front of the city council. This should not be tolerated.
# 579:
7:53 am PST, Dec 13,
James White, Louisiana
ALL ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES HAVE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ANY EMPLOYEE THAT DEFIES A REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL (WITHOUT SPECIFIC WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MAYOR, OR A COURT ORDER) SHOULD BE TERMINATED.
ALL ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES HAVE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ANY EMPLOYEE THAT DEFIES A REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL (WITHOUT SPECIFIC WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MAYOR, OR A COURT ORDER) SHOULD BE TERMINATED.
# 578:
8:41 pm PST, Dec 12,
Brenda Stier, Louisiana
# 577:
8:09 pm PST, Dec 12,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
Get that incompetent fool out NOW! You have my support!
Get that incompetent fool out NOW! You have my support!
# 576:
6:46 pm PST, Dec 12,
William Edwards, Louisiana
I have never seen such a situation in any city I have ever lived and I find her behavior unacceptable.
I have never seen such a situation in any city I have ever lived and I find her behavior unacceptable.
# 575:
10:21 am PST, Dec 12,
Frank Rachal, Louisiana
Ms White appears to be totally unqualified for her very well paid position at City Hall. She is either unable or unwilling to perform her fiduciary duty to the citizens of New Orleans. She doesn't even do the minimum in protecting our tax dollars, by enforcing the reporting mandates of the sanitation contracts.
Ms White appears to be totally unqualified for her very well paid position at City Hall. She is either unable or unwilling to perform her fiduciary duty to the citizens of New Orleans. She doesn't even do the minimum in protecting our tax dollars, by enforcing the reporting mandates of the sanitation contracts.
# 574:
10:13 am PST, Dec 12,
Dionne Rachal, Louisiana
# 573:
10:11 am PST, Dec 12,
P.c. Allen, Louisiana
she is unfit for office! PLEASE get rid of her NOW!
she is unfit for office! PLEASE get rid of her NOW!
# 572:
9:19 am PST, Dec 11,
Michael Phillips, Louisiana
# 571:
10:46 am PST, Dec 10,
Alecia Sabartinelli, Louisiana
# 570:
8:22 am PST, Dec 9,
Tina Mosley, Louisiana
Ray Nagin's defense of Ms. White at the expense of the taxpaying citizens in criminal.
Ray Nagin's defense of Ms. White at the expense of the taxpaying citizens in criminal.
# 569:
9:00 pm PST, Dec 7,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 568:
4:06 pm PST, Dec 6,
Kenneth Johnston, Louisiana
If she has any decency and self-respect she should resign immediately.
If she has any decency and self-respect she should resign immediately.
# 567:
7:59 pm PST, Dec 4,
NO LA, Louisiana
# 566:
6:42 pm PST, Dec 4,
Jeff Mitchener, Louisiana
Someone please send her a copy for her to understand she needs to resign. She is another disgrace to our great city
Someone please send her a copy for her to understand she needs to resign. She is another disgrace to our great city
# 565:
6:14 pm PST, Dec 4,
Miriam Finley, Louisiana
She Has got to go, she is a disgrace to the city!
She Has got to go, she is a disgrace to the city!
# 564:
1:03 pm PST, Dec 4,
Kevin JORDAN, Louisiana
Regardless of the perceived provocation, Ms White's behavior was unprofessional, condescending and TOTALLY inappropriate for a member of the Mayor's administration. By Code of Conduct alone, she should be censured, at the very least. Dismissal is appropriate.
Regardless of the perceived provocation, Ms White's behavior was unprofessional, condescending and TOTALLY inappropriate for a member of the Mayor's administration. By Code of Conduct alone, she should be censured, at the very least. Dismissal is appropriate.
# 563:
12:28 pm PST, Dec 4,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 562:
9:28 am PST, Dec 4,
Helen Ruiz, Louisiana
I think that anyone who does not perform well on a job should be fired. In any other industry, that is what happens. It is appalling to me that our tax dollars pay for substandard performance because they get appointed and protected by our mayor. Why doesn't he do his job and rid us of people who are not working up to par?
I think that anyone who does not perform well on a job should be fired. In any other industry, that is what happens. It is appalling to me that our tax dollars pay for substandard performance because they get appointed and protected by our mayor. Why doesn't he do his job and rid us of people who are not working up to par?
# 561:
6:25 am PST, Dec 4,
Dwight Norton, Louisiana
It is time to match top professional salaries with outstanding, competent professionals - as promised by Mayor Nagin 6 years ago. This is not a conspiracy by the media. Please take a step back and you will see the performance of some department heads, like Ms. White, can no longer be excused.
It is time to match top professional salaries with outstanding, competent professionals - as promised by Mayor Nagin 6 years ago. This is not a conspiracy by the media. Please take a step back and you will see the performance of some department heads, like Ms. White, can no longer be excused.
# 560:
11:00 pm PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 559:
6:29 pm PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
We need people who REALLY care about our city, not someone who just wants to get a nice paycheck for doing nothing. We need caring motivated people, not those who just want to "get" something.
We need people who REALLY care about our city, not someone who just wants to get a nice paycheck for doing nothing. We need caring motivated people, not those who just want to "get" something.
# 558:
11:56 am PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 557:
11:10 am PST, Dec 3,
Amanda Phillips, Louisiana
Ms. White's conduct and refusal to submit requested documents make her unfit for the job.
Ms. White's conduct and refusal to submit requested documents make her unfit for the job.
# 556:
9:53 am PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 555:
2:41 pm PST, Dec 2,
Peter Raarup, Louisiana
I watched Ms White's public loss of self control, and display of disrespect for one of the elected officials charged with the responsibility to examine her departments use of public funds with a mixture of sadness, frustration and anger. Unfortunately it was a case of deja vu. I have seen this sort of performance before on the part of other officials appointed by more than one of this city's administrations over the past few decades. Ms. White and others of her ilk must learn that the funds they "administer" are the publics and not their own. They must be taught to understand accountability for their decisions and actions. It would be a good example to remove any official with Ms. White's attitude.
I watched Ms White's public loss of self control, and display of disrespect for one of the elected officials charged with the responsibility to examine her departments use of public funds with a mixture of sadness, frustration and anger. Unfortunately it was a case of deja vu. I have seen this sort of performance before on the part of other officials appointed by more than one of this city's administrations over the past few decades. Ms. White and others of her ilk must learn that the funds they "administer" are the publics and not their own. They must be taught to understand accountability for their decisions and actions. It would be a good example to remove any official with Ms. White's attitude.
# 554:
11:15 am PST, Dec 2,
Lisette Oser, Louisiana
# 553:
10:41 am PST, Dec 2,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 552:
5:24 am PST, Dec 2,
Lurana Hahn, Louisiana
# 551:
4:57 am PST, Dec 2,
Natalia Gonzalez, Louisiana
The citizens of New Orleans deserve qualified and quality individuals to serve as public servants. Enough of this foolishnes.
The citizens of New Orleans deserve qualified and quality individuals to serve as public servants. Enough of this foolishnes.
