Accused
of exaggerating his role as a volunteer at the City Treasurer’s office,
Doug Shultz, who is running to replace longtime incumbent Ken Hugins,
has put out two statements clarifying what his job as a volunteer was
for the city treasurer.
On his website Shultz has posted the following:
Official Statement about “Volunteering as Assistant City Treasurer
“When
Doug Shultz started volunteering in the Escondido Treasury
Department, Escondido City Treasurer Ken Hugins gave him the title
“Assistant City Treasurer,” a voluntary role, as distinguished from an
official or paid role. Mr. Shultz’s role in the Treasurer’s office was
approved by the City Manager, City Attorney and the Human Resources
Department. The title “Assistant Treasurer” was chosen specifically
because it was not confused with any title described in the municipal
code or policy.
“Doug
Shultz volunteered his time to serve his city, and in lending his
expertise, not only created real value for taxpayers, but he also gained
valuable experience and awareness of the city’s finances that make him
exceptionally well qualified to serve in the role of City Treasurer.
It’s discouraging that another candidate would try to diminish Mr.
Shultz for his public service volunteerism.”
Last Wednesday Schultz set out the following clarification to the media:
“Escondido
City Treasurer Ken Hugins appointed Doug Shultz to the title “Assistant
City Treasurer,” a voluntary role, as distinguished from an official or
paid role. Mr. Shultz’s role in the Treasurer’s office was approved by
the City Manager, City Attorney and the Human Resources Department. The
title “Assistant Treasurer” was chosen specifically because it was not
confused with any title described in the municipal code or policy.
“Doug
Shultz volunteered his time to serve his city, and in lending his
expertise, not only created real value for taxpayers, but he also gained
valuable experience and awareness of the city’s finances that make him
exceptionally well qualified to serve in the role of City Treasurer.
It’s discouraging that another candidate would try to diminish Mr.
Shultz for his public service volunteerism.”
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