Instead of addressing Dennis Frohnapfel's misconduct and violations, Lodi Superintendent Doug Petty condones it and even encourages it.
Doug Petty was never prepared for his position. From day, he was making comments that he would have to reach out to the Superintendents at the South Bergen Jointure to find out how to do the most basic things.
Doug Petty has wasted Lodi's money, time, and resources. His spending sprees have been irresponsible and nearsighted. His tax increases would be enormous if it weren't for the millions more in state aid Lodi has received.
Doug Petty has allowed the politician run firm "Giacobbe" to rip off the town. The Superintendent and BA are supposed to oversee those bills (screen who is using the attorneys and for what purposes).
Doug Petty has failed to hire and retain a real BA and Supervisor of Special Services (2 of the most important positions).
There is less transparency under Petty than anyone before him. There are more OPRA violations under Petty than anyone before him.
Doug Petty was the wrong choice for Lodi. There was a lot of in house talent a lot better than Petty. There were lots of outside applicants a lot better than Petty.
For the record, I had nothing to do with the hiring of Doug Petty. I also never voted to approve Giacobbe's initial contract and I voted "No" on every single Giacobbe bill that ever came before me because I saw early on how dishonest and unethical the firm behaved before the board was ever given an opportunity to negotiate the terms of a contract.
