At the January 3, 2023, town board meeting Lancaster Supervisor Ronald Ruffino claimed Councilmember Robert Leary harassed four of his department’s employees causing them to leave the department. I could not believe the town attorney did not stop Ruffino from bringing personnel matters before the public, especially considering the resignations occurred over a lengthy period of time, no one heard of any grievances being filed, and no knowledge of any investigation was taking place. Nothing but a simple declaration by the Supervisor that ‘they told me of the harassment, that he was a bully.’

Kudos to resident Paul Noshbich who did some incredible research and gave an excellent assessment critique. Mr. Noshbich’s declaration that an individual’s integrity and credibility should not be based on hearsay – especially an individual with a political career at stake.

Mr. Noshbich’s presentation can be heard in it’s entirety on the town’s livestreamed YouTube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkuhnBDT9-w

25:00 – 38:00-minute span