Larry Grohn criticizes turnover in Mayor Berke’s administration

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Mayor candidate Larry Grohn is attacking the turnover in Mayor Andy Berke’s Administration.

He says the high rate shows “deep instability” in city government.

Grohn says that Chief Operating Officer Maura Sullivan was recently a finalist for Cit Manager in Dallas.

He says should would be the latest in a string of four COOs for the mayor.

“Andy Berke’s government has been unstable since day one,” Grohn stated. “Turnover is high and direction inconsistent. Could there be ethical issues driving all these individuals to prefer to distance themselves from this mayor? During Berke’s first term we have had four chief operating officers and two Chief of Staffs. Chattanooga deserves consistent, steady leadership moving the city forward.”

“It is my belief, our City needs a mayor who wants to be the mayor of Chattanooga and nothing more. Our next mayor does not need to be looking for their next job by using Chattanooga as a stepping stone. The mayor’s staff should ONLY be focused on Chattanooga and the problems we face together.”