Ken Mercer to my boss

Last week, I emailed a list of questions to Ken Mercer, director of the Convention Center. His answers are in this week’s North Coast News. He answered the questions via email, which he also cc’ed to Mayor Dean Bunkers; Art Wuerth, the Finance Director (and the only one of this list that I had cc’ed); Mike Styner, the Police/Fire Chief; Ken Lanfear, the Public Works Director; and Chris Rush, the Publisher/Editor of The Daily World.

At the end of his answers, Mr. Mercer included this:

Ps: Att. Chris Rush:
At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday I received these questions from Tom S. He knows we are off for the weekend[ just like the Daily world office] yet sends this out late Wednesday. The intent is to call us early Monday and push the envelop or maybe even better get no response. This is an on going problem just ask our Mayor. I received a reminder from Tom that I need the answer!!!! on  Friday
at 6:12 p.m. knowing full well no one is in our office[just like the D.W.]
I protest this kind of treatment and talk down to City government and have had enough.When no one is talking to Tom and you have NO relationship with the City I want you to know why. There is only sarcasm, twisted facts and attempts at comedy as we work through tough budget times. What has happened to professionalism and integrity in the North Coast News?