The controversy over a lucrative payout to one of Wayne County’s top appointees does not look like it will end anytime soon. Wayne County Commissioners plan to question officials about the $200,000 severance this week.
"I’m not going to assume this is a frequent occurrence, but I am going to say that we’re going to ask all the right questions, and find out every single one that’s ever been done," said Commissioner Gary Woronchak.
Turkia Mullin was awarded the “severance” payment when she voluntarily left her county job to head the county airport authority.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced last week that he suspended two aides and fired a contract employee for the payout. He also apologized to county residents.
Yesterday, about two dozen activists reportedly protested outside the Wayne County offices, demanding a state investigation.
