Loudoun Assessor Files Suit Over Dismissal
Kaufman, fired in June, alleges a conspiracy to push him from the job.
Former Loudoun Assessor Todd Kaufman has filed a lawsuit against three county employees, alleging that they conspired to oust him from him job, according to a story published today in the Washington Post.
Kaufman, hired in 2005, was escorted out of the County Government Center in April, placed on administrative leave, and then fired during the Board of Supervisor’s first meeting in June. No reason was ever given publicly for the firing, other that it related to issues with personnel.
It was no secret within the county government that Kaufman butted heads with some of the other department heads and had been a long-time critic of the Loudoun Board of Equalization, which often overturned his office’s assessments.
Randy Rawson
9:36 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Very disappointed in the Loudoun County media's coverage of this matter. No Woodward/Bernstein/Except-No-Excuses effort here over the last several months. This man was a public official with dominion over County money; someone's feet should have been held to the fire to find out the facts before "waiting" for Mr. Kaufman to file a lawsuit. One has to wonder what "else" is going on in the County and the County Government that we, as taxpayers, know little or nothing about. Freedom of the press is a hallmark of our Republic; as annoying as it sometimes is, it keeps us as individuals vigilant and alert. It's time that BOTH the Post and Loudoun Media use it. BOTH have fallen down on this story. "It's a 'personnel' matter" sweeps too much out of sight and out of the spotlight. After all, Watergate was only a "personnel" matter.
joe brewer
10:45 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
So the $130k was not enough to keep him quiet? You should have held out formore Ken Reid. What makes you think that Leesburg will be exempt when the taxes go up because of rail. did you get a special dispensation for Leesburg?
Myth Buster
9:30 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Based on the Ts & Cs of Mr. Kaufman's 2005 employment contract, the County is contractually required to pay Kaufman a lump sum of $148,787.00, because at the time of his termination, Mr. Kaufman was "able to perform the duties stated within the job description".
This Board of "Stupid"visors made a calculated financial risk by terminating his contract. The taxpayers are on the hook for: Kaufman's $148K lump sum, consulting fee(s) for Crossroads Mediation, services rendered by James R. Cross and not the least of which the future legal bills for the County to defend the lawsuit and any punitive damages awarded to Kaufman.
Mr. Kaufman's attorney should immediate file a motion for a change of Jurisdiction. The Circuit Court appoints the (out of control members of the ) Board of Equalization and Circuit Court Judges are appointed by the General Assembly. After reading Kaufman's lawsuit, his best chance to prevail in this matter will be to have this adjudicated in any other district expect Loudoun (preferably Fairfax or Arlington) .
jimmy johnstone
11:04 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
The town of Leesburg Management, as well as Loudoun County management does what they want to do.....Good old boys who have been in the positions forver network!!
Jacqueline Seipel
11:32 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Strongly agree! As a victim of a top manager bully, I feel for all of those that are continuing to please the bully just to hold on to their jobs.
Bob Bruhns
11:10 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Interesting background on this:
"A curious process for valuing land in Loudoun County"
(Questions focus on assessment board’s violations of state law)
8:43 pm, October 28, 2008 Updated: 9:18 am, March 22, 2011
http://www.iwatchnews.org/2008/10/28/3025/curious-process-valuing-land-loudoun-county
Loudoun Insider
7:29 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Kaufman didn't bow down sufficiently to the powers that be, that's why he was forced out. That article linked above shows just a little of the chicanery that goes on with assessments in this county. The big guys get their deals while the rest of us pay through the nose.
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