The Road Supervisor's Vindicated Record
W. A. Joyce clears his name after accusations of auditing illegal claims in Grant County.
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W. A. Joyce, of Vernita, wrote to the White Bluffs Spokesman to correct public reports regarding his tenure as road supervisor for District No. 12. Following allegations of auditing illegal claims, Joyce faced a trial where a jury acquitted him. He provided an official statement from the Grant County Commissioners confirming he was never discharged for cause, but rather finished his term. The commission emphasized their satisfaction with his work, and clarified that new appointments were based on departmental shifts rather than the recent legal complaints.
“These facts, coupled with lack of evidence of criminal intent, were brought out in the trial and undoubtedly had their weight with the jury, who brought in a verdict of not guilty.”
The public dispute between a local official and his critics over road work contracts highlights the enduring nature of small-town political friction. Transparency in how public infrastructure is managed remains a cornerstone of municipal debate.
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