No shelter for Stefanie!
If it happened in Tinsel-town, it would be business-as-usual.
But, in the provincial climbs of tony San Francisco, it's turned into a juicy scandal that has tongues wagging.
Newsom was obviously brimming with high regard for Stefanie Coyote when he ceremoniously appointed her to the $132,000.00 a year post as Executive Director of the Film Commission in 2004.
Unfortunately, the relationship took a turn for the worse in November, when Newsom allegedly asked Coyote to resign.
Insiders titter (and twitter) that the city's ultimate mad hatter was indigant when it came to his attention that Stephanie Coyote's hubbie (actor Peter Coyote) backed Jerry Brown for Governor.
Ouch!
Dissent (and spies) in the ranks?
Will not do!
When the film commission congregated for their monthly meeting, the eleven board members criticized Newsom for taking action, especially in view of the fact they were in the dark about a matter that was within their purview (right to fire or hire).
One of the Supervisors asked for a city attorney investigation since Coyote sworn up-and-down that the Executive Director hadn't agreed to take leave of her post.
All the big chiefs - the film commission's top brass (Vice President & President) and the Mayor's top dog (head of staff) - met on Monday to discuss the sordid details.
Amid a swirl of titillating gossip, and behind-closed-doors meetings, it was officially announced that Coyote (relented?) and agreed to resign at the end of January.
Film Commission President Lorrae Rominger officially announced thereafter (whew!) that Coyote simply decided to move on.
But, if you read between the lines, comments made by Newsom's natty spokesperson (Joe Arellano) say it all.
"We're not going to discuss personnel matters."
Or, shed any more light on Newsom's immaturity and shocking lack of professionalism and ethics either, eh?
The Emperor has no clothes!
Footnote
Posts on Mayor Newsom @ Tattler:
Green Mayor Newsom
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/01/gavin-newsomsan-franciscos-green-mayor.html
Mayor Inaugral Celebration
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/01/gavin-newsomat-mayoral-inaugural.html
Mayor Newsom chats up Ryan Seacrest about hair products
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2009/03/mayor-gavin-newsomchats-with-ryan.html
Mayor Newsom embarrases staff @ San Francisco Library Grand Opening
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/01/san-francisco-librarygrand-opening.html
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