Well, I wasn’t too far off when I guessed the latest change order on the Hostess House would be “$30k to $40k” a week ago.
I guess it is only fitting I receive this document on the very last day of work for Finley as he rides off into the sunset and a big fat pension. One last punch to the well-worn DeGraffenreid nut sack on his way out the door.
Also fitting that he leaves in the middle of yet ANOTHER ridiculous project that has seen massive cost overruns (see also: Old City Hall remodel, skate park, etc).
Remember, they initially said the Hostess House just needed “a few minor repairs” back in 2019 or so when they took it over…
….which then turned into $200,000…
Which turned into $2.2 million and which is now $2.270 million, apparently.
I kind of forgot today was Finley’s last day. I’m sure there will be a big party and much weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. I have no doubt Misti Talbert will be there to sob all over him. I bet a lot of other old City council members will show up to cry as well – Delena Toups, TJ Monroe, etc.
I seriously considered buying a giant penis cake and sending it over to the retirement party but then I thought “why waste the money on him?” He’s already cleaned us out for over $2.1 million over the last 12 years. He can buy his own penis cake.
No penis cake for you. Sorry, buddy. But here is a reprint of your resume and history with the City. I’ll be working on my “Finley Report Card” over the next couple weeks, just like I did for Misti Talbert. You’re gonna love it!!
