Several Naperville park board officials are taking issue with the social media use of Commissioner Josh McBroom. So much so, their concerns aired at Thursday’s park board meeting have prompted an investigation into whether he’s violated board policy.
What’s the Issue?
A Facebook post shared recently shows McBroom speaking out of turn about executive director Ray McGury’s stance on masking indoors.
“100 ray is beyond fed up with all of this,” McBroom wrote. “This is all on 5 commissioners, 4 just elected.”
McBroom also came under fire for reacting in a disparaging way about the district’s five female commissioners.
In a recent Facebook post shared in a private group, McBroom stated, “… should be a requirement of board members who support this to play a full court basketball game masked up.”
Another Facebook user chimed in, saying “that’s a great idea .. but I’ve seen those gals and that’s not going to happen anytime soon.”
The thread goes on to show McBroom responded to that comment by using a laughing emoji.
Public Backlash
Board Vice President Mary Gibson initiated the discussion, saying she is concerned about McBroom’s social media use and and his adherence to the board’s code of conduct.
“I think there are several issues here that are in direct conflict with our code of conduct, in particular with communication and involvement with outside groups that interferes with ongoing administrative activity by staff, specifically implying gross insubordination by our executive...
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