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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Lore' Chambers Fired By Mayor Jim Ireton Today?

A Salisbury News Associate was in WaWa this afternoon and overheard two City Employees talking about how Mayor Jim Ireton had terminated Lore' Chambers today.

We attempted to contact the Mayor's Office but every one had left for the day. Can someone confirm or deny this information?

46 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, it's only what he promised to do 5 years ago. If this is true, he has fulfilled one campaign promise.

Anonymous said...

I don't know if it's true , but I do know she was not needed in that job.
She was thought to be a mill-stone around the neck of the city budget.

Anonymous said...

It's true he did what he had intended to do all along. That's why he put Stevenson in as the interim city administrator.

Anonymous said...

It's about damn time! It took how long for Jim Ireton to fulfill his promise!!

I can only hope it is true!

Anonymous said...

That's going to be an expensive promise. Talk about a millstone. I hope the lawsuit doesn't bankrupt the city.

Anonymous said...

Proves he doesn't like women although who would like her.

Also proves Jim Ireton has his man crush going on with Tom Stevenson.

Anonymous said...

Ye reap what ye sow.

Anonymous said...

Yeah its true. Shes gone.

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Anonymous said...
Yeah its true. Shes gone.

July 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM

How do we know for sure?

Is Hoppes next?

Anonymous said...

At least now Dr. Chambers doesn't have to work for her underling Stevenson who doesn't even have a degree but is being trusted to run the city.

Anonymous said...

Maybe she was fired by Jim Beaus Boy Toy Tommy!!

Anonymous said...

Hey, Lore --

Time to lawyer-up -- so call Robin Cockey!

Anonymous said...

Based on the firee's sex and race, another big lawsuit for the City to defend.

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Anonymous said...
At least now Dr. Chambers doesn't have to work for her underling Stevenson who doesn't even have a degree but is being trusted to run the city.

July 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM

I agree with you on that one. Tom Stevenson isn't even qualified to manage a lemonade stand much less a city with $55 Million budget.

Anonymous said...

That power hasn't been given to the boy toy. He is just arm candy.

Anonymous said...

Pick and Chambers gone and the city is still standing, should have been done 5 years ago. Can Stevenson pass the drug test? Is there a drug test?

Anonymous said...

I don't like Chambers one bit, but even I was stunned when Stephenson was appointed. If you think about it in the context of what is going on in Salisbury, it makes sense though. From what I can see, Stephenson is a SAPOA yes boy. What better way to keep the city aligned with the agenda of the rental industry ? They have tried to rule Salisbury for years. I predict that you will soon see an assault on single-family neighborhoods in favor of student rentals.

Anonymous said...

9:27
that's already here. where have you been?

Anonymous said...

It's official.She will be getting more money on unemployment than she did working.2 years should provide time to find another job.

Anonymous said...

I can honestly say in meetings I would prefer Lore to Tom Stephenson who is an ignorant bully. Ask women on neighborhood assoc he can get quite nasty. I hope Susan Phillips gets his current job on Code & Compliance fair and responsible, and also cares about the city not just landlords & SAPOA.

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Anonymous said...
I can honestly say in meetings I would prefer Lore to Tom Stephenson who is an ignorant bully. Ask women on neighborhood assoc he can get quite nasty. I hope Susan Phillips gets his current job on Code & Compliance fair and responsible, and also cares about the city not just landlords & SAPOA.

July 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Is Susan one of the females in the Mojo's incident?

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Anonymous said...
That power hasn't been given to the boy toy. He is just arm candy.

July 12, 2013 at 11:59 PM

LMAO - He sure is purty an will make a great date at all the LGBT events that Jim Beau will be taking him to.

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Anonymous said...
Pick and Chambers gone and the city is still standing, should have been done 5 years ago. Can Stevenson pass the drug test? Is there a drug test?

July 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Good point!

Anonymous said...

Is Susan one of the women from Mojo's?

Anonymous said...

How can this newly created position for downtown be so restrictive, pay less and require a college degree when they put an uneducated employee like Tom Stevenson in the highest ranking position in the city?

City of Salisbury

Business Development Specialist

Salary: $41,539 – 54,175 Full Range of Benefits
Duties: Performs complex professional economic development work; manages key projects from inception through completion; conducts business recruitment and retention activities, urban development work, grant writing, marketing, and departmental administrative functions. Conducts economic development policy analysis and policy development and will be responsible for making public presentations. Monday through Friday with evening meetings as required.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business, marketing, planning or related field. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of economic development and processes planning. Three years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, planning or business development. Must have proven public speaking and interpersonal skills. Candidate will possess strong writing and analytical skills. Grant writing experience is preferred. Candidate must be able to prioritize and multitask with attention to detail. Must possess computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Anonymous said...

In regards to unemployment, an acquaintance of mine said he was laid off from his job which when he was working was making $100.00 a week. Now that he is unemployed and collecting unemployment, he is getting $300.00 a week - is there something wrong with this system? Makes me wonder if I should "fire myself" and start collecting unemployment and be able to stay home/travel/lounge/go to the beach for more money than what I am making each week?

Anonymous said...

From the DT news article dated May 16, 2013. I guess Ireton lied again.

Stevenson named interim Salisbury city administrator
Stevenson named as interim city administrator
May 16, 2013 |

"Speaking to reporters, Ireton said the city will hire a consultant to conduct a nationwide search for Pick’s replacement. Afterward, he will submit three names to the City Council, which has final say in the matter.
One of those will be current Assistant City Administrator Lore Chambers, if she gives her blessing, Ireton said."

Anonymous said...

Tom Stevenson is a little man eat up with authority. He wants authority so bad that he paid for police like badges for all the code compliance officers to wear. They were bought at tax payers expense, but it was a waste of tax dollars. They already had name tags with pictures so why did they need badges. On his take home car he had dash lights and grill lights put in like he was cop. This guy has a major case of LDS.

Anonymous said...

2:43-He probably worked somewhere else making more money in the base period used to determine benefits.

Anonymous said...

Rusty tayor should be the boss

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Anonymous said...
Hey, Lore --

Time to lawyer-up -- so call Robin Cockey!

July 12, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Nah... he's in bed with Jim Beau and Company.

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Anonymous said...
That power hasn't been given to the boy toy. He is just arm candy.

July 12, 2013 at 11:59 PM

He sure is a cutie pie!!

Anonymous said...

Phillips has no credentials to be any kind of inspector

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Anonymous said...
Rusty tayor should be the boss

July 13, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Ha Ha Ha... you are lidding right?

Anonymous said...

Susan phillips has no building or housing certifications! How can she be the boss when her employees are Required to have them?

Anonymous said...

Susan is not respected by anyone who works in that office. They need to wipe the board and start over with all new people. How do people get hired by the city when they dont have any credentials?

Anonymous said...

Having a separate NSCC didn't work very well and is very costly. The enforcement arm could go under SPD and the inspection arm could go under Code and Compliance. That restructuring would eliminate one department head and better align duties with oversight and accountability. It won't be done, of course, because that would constitute downsizing government.

Anonymous said...

I wonder if this had anything to do with the city and the Mayors office trying to figure out how to cover up the flooding issues on Delaware ave once again. There had been quite a fuss over this all weekend...

Anonymous said...

There is no city code & compliance department to put it in if you split part under the SPD. That IS the nscc...

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Anonymous said...
Phillips has no credentials to be any kind of inspector

July 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

So true, but ask some of the past employees about some of the trips they went on for classes and alcohol involved. There was some lip locking going on in the back of the city vehicle the The Beau's new Boi Toy!

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Anonymous said...
Phillips has no credentials to be any kind of inspector

July 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Neither does Tom Stevenson, but at least Phillips has some kind of diploma on her I Love Me Wall for Wor Wic. Might be an Associates degree which is more than Tom has.

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Anonymous said...
Susan phillips has no building or housing certifications! How can she be the boss when her employees are Required to have them?

July 13, 2013 at 8:03 PM

The same way Tom Stevenson can be appointed Acting City Administrator when he doesn't even have a college degree.

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Anonymous said...
Susan is not respected by anyone who works in that office. They need to wipe the board and start over with all new people. How do people get hired by the city when they dont have any credentials?

July 13, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Thanks Rusty now go drink another one for the rest of us.

Anonymous said...

You last 3 clowns talking about putting NSCC under the SPD have no idea what you are talking about.

Anonymous said...

In other cities code enforcement is in the police department.

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Anonymous said...
In other cities code enforcement is in the police department.

July 15, 2013 at 2:45 AM

Um... What cities would they be?