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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend February 21, 2007 E-mails about the boss get RVTD planner fired By Meg Landers Mail Tribune The Rogue Valley Transportation District's transportation planner was fired Monday for what he says boils down to e-mails criticizing his boss. Senior Planner Craig Anderson said General Manager Peter Jacobsen called him into his office and confronted him with several e-mails he had sent to former co-workers, among others. "The tone of the e-mails is less than professional," said Anderson. "Some of the things that I said in the e-mails were not flattering to Pete. Pete reacted very strongly to some of the things that were said." Jacobsen said he did not want to comment on Anderson's firing because it was a personnel matter, but praised his work. "He did some very good things," said Jacobsen. He said the federal government requires RVTD to have a transportation planning position, so the position will be filled. Anderson said he was surprised by the decision to terminate him. Advertisement "I've had one performance review during my two-and-a-half years there and it was all positive," he said. He said he feels his firing was disproportionate to the violation and feels it's unjust. He said RVTD is not the kind of work environment he wants to be in. "I think it's probably for the best," he said. Louanne Spencer, executive assistant, said Anderson worked on federal transportation grants for the district. "He did a really good job, he was excellent," she said. Under Oregon law, public officials' correspondence, including e-mails, is public information. Doug Townsend, director of technical services for the city of Medford, said he tells city employees their e-mail correspondence is subject to public scrutiny. "We track every e-mail inbound and outbound," he said. "If we had a requirement to investigate something, we could." He said city policy doesn't prevent someone from sending a personal e-mail, but the staff tends to keep it professional. "One should definitely exercise discretion in what you communicate in writing," he said. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Entertainment Guide Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Men's Clothing Debt Help