From: George McGonigal on behalf of George McGonigal <GMcGonigal@cityofithaca.

org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:57 AM
To: Laura Lewis
Cc: Schelley Michell-Nunn; Deb Mohlenhoff
Subject: civil service exam for chief of police

Good morning, Laura,

14 degrees here....

Meanwhile, is it true that the civil service test for police chief has been canceled? I'm hearing that we have
people interested in taking the test. Thanks in advance for clarification.

yours,
George McG

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From: Gary Peterson <Gary@publicsectorsearch.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:32 PM
To: Schelley Michell-Nunn
Subject: RE: Current Applicants

Shelley,
Can you send me their applications, anyway. The apply link is apply@publicsectorsearch.com

Gary

Sent from Mail for Windows

From: Schelley Michell-Nunn

Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:00 AM
To: Gary Peterson
Subject: Current Applicants

Hi Gary,

We had advertised for the police chief exam before we knew we were going to have a failed search. We are
going to postpone the exam until next year and need to notify the applicants that if they are interested, they
should submit their information to you. We decided to have the applicants first submit their information to
you.

Is there an email or link we could give them to submit their info to you. To be honest, we do not believe that
any of them are interested in our position, they are just testing because it is local and have cross filed
elsewhere. Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

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From: assistance.request@cs.ny.gov
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:56 PM
To: Valerie Saul
Subject: Request to Cancel an Exam

Request to Cancel an Exam  

Thank you for your submission. Below is a summary of your submission. 

Exam Number: 69‐279 

Exam Title: Police Chief 

Exam Date: 03/25/2023 

Reason for Canceling: 

Our recent search for a Police Chief was an abysmal failure and colossal embarrassment,
to say the least. The position was offered to and accepted by an internal candidate,
only to later be revoked by the Mayor after objections by some members of the Common
Council. We have an NCP exam scheduled for March 25, 2023 for the candidate who was
initially selected and is no longer a candidate. We also have an open-competitive exam
scheduled for March 25, 2023. To no one's surprise, it has generated little interest.
As a result, the City has hired an executive search firm to assist with recruitment for a
Police Chief.

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From: Schelley Michell-Nunn on behalf of Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-
Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 2:09 PM
To: George McGonigal; Laura Lewis
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff
Subject: Re: civil service exam for chief of police

We originally called for the exam for the first search, which failed. We have since contracted with an Executive
Search firm to help us recruit. If we hold the exam, we would only be able to hire from the list, which would
not include any of the recruits by the search firm. Anyone interested in being IPD Chief should submit their
information to the search firm. We gave them the link. Holding the exam now while paying a search firm
would be counterproductive. Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: George McGonigal <GMcGonigal@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:56 AM
To: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>
Cc: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>; Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: civil service exam for chief of police

Good morning, Laura,

14 degrees here....

Meanwhile, is it true that the civil service test for police chief has been canceled? I'm hearing that we have
people interested in taking the test. Thanks in advance for clarification.

yours,
George McG

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From: Schelley Michell-Nunn on behalf of Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-
Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 2:11 PM
To: Robert Cantelmo
Subject: Re: Chiefs Civil Service Exam

Hi Robert,

We originally called for the exam for the first search, which failed. We have since contracted with an Executive
Search firm to help us recruit. If we hold the exam, we would only be able to hire from the list, which would
not include any of the recruits by the search firm. Anyone interested in being IPD Chief should submit their
information to the search firm. We gave them the link. Holding the exam now while paying a search firm
would be counterproductive. Let me know if you have additional questions. Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:58 AM
To: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Chiefs Civil Service Exam

Hey Schelley,

I got an inquiry this morning about the chiefs Civil Service Exam being cancelled. Is that something we control
and do you know how/why that is the case?

Thanks,

RGC

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From: Schelley Michell-Nunn on behalf of Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-
Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 2:12 PM
To: Laura Lewis; Deb Mohlenhoff
Subject: Fw: Chiefs Civil Service Exam

FYI

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 2:10 PM
To: Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Re: Chiefs Civil Service Exam

Hi Robert,

We originally called for the exam for the first search, which failed. We have since contracted with an Executive
Search firm to help us recruit. If we hold the exam, we would only be able to hire from the list, which would
not include any of the recruits by the search firm. Anyone interested in being IPD Chief should submit their
information to the search firm. We gave them the link. Holding the exam now while paying a search firm
would be counterproductive. Let me know if you have additional questions. Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

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“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:58 AM
To: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Chiefs Civil Service Exam

Hey Schelley,

I got an inquiry this morning about the chiefs Civil Service Exam being cancelled. Is that something we control
and do you know how/why that is the case?

Thanks,

RGC

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From: George McGonigal on behalf of George McGonigal <GMcGonigal@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 7:35 PM
To: Schelley Michell-Nunn
Cc: Laura Lewis; Deb Mohlenhoff
Subject: Re: civil service exam for chief of police

Thank you for the explanation, Schelley. Makes sense.

Yours,
George McG

Sent from my iPad

On Feb 17, 2023, at 12:08 PM, Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org> wrote:

We originally called for the exam for the first search, which failed. We have since contracted
with an Executive Search firm to help us recruit. If we hold the exam, we would only be able to
hire from the list, which would not include any of the recruits by the search firm. Anyone
interested in being IPD Chief should submit their information to the search firm. We gave them
the link. Holding the exam now while paying a search firm would be counterproductive.
Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need
to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: George McGonigal <GMcGonigal@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:56 AM
To: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>
Cc: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>; Deb Mohlenhoff
<dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: civil service exam for chief of police

1
Good morning, Laura,

14 degrees here....

Meanwhile, is it true that the civil service test for police chief has been canceled? I'm hearing
that we have people interested in taking the test. Thanks in advance for clarification.

yours,
George McG

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From: David Sorensen <DavidSorensen@wetmtv.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 8:44 AM
To: HR Dept <hrdept@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Request for comment

Hello,

Could I get a comment on the cancelation of the Civil Service Test for the position of Police Chief for the City of Ithaca.

Who made the decision to cancel the exam?

How many applicants had applied to take the exam, how many qualified applicants/how many applicants were denied?

Could I also get a copy of the posting as it was listed when the application period was open, I know that a lot of Civil
Service Tests have residency requirements, did this one?

Please feel free to include any information that you think would be pertinent to the topic as well.

Thank you,

David Sorensen
Digital Content Manager of the Southern Tier
Elmira - WETM 18 / WETM 18.2 www.mytwintiers.com
Binghamton – WIVT 34 / WBGH 5 www.binghamtonhomepage.com
101 E. Water St, Elmira NY 14901
607-733-5518 ext. 1211
dsorensen@nexstar.tv

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From: Jeffrey Barken on behalf of Jeffrey Barken <jbarken@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 3:28 PM
To: Laura Lewis; Thomas Condzella
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff; Schelley Michell-Nunn; Common Council; Michael J. Meskill; Anthony
V. Solfaro; John Joly; Kevin Eitzmann; Wendy Colucci; President Ann Marie Taliercio;
Richard Wells
Subject: Re: SAFETY OF ITHACA POLICE OFFICERS

Hi All,

Just following up here regarding my questions highlighted below that have gone unanswered.

I also want to stress something concerning that came to my attention today: Is it true that we've been
accepting applications locally for eligible officers to sit for a Police Chief exam since December? I understand
that by the middle of last month we had at least 5 applicants, but the exam has now been inexplicably
canceled.

This revelation is of concern to me because I don't believe it was common knowledge among colleagues that
the offering of this test was already attracting applicants locally late last year, or that it was even scheduled to
take place. Instead, we were blindsided at our January meeting by the Mayor's last- minute "urgent" request to
authorize funding for an executive search firm to step in and steer our approach on this issue. At the time, I
assumed this political maneuver was designed to close debate on the previous search which the Mayor has
deemed "failed." Now it appears other motives may be guiding this public expenditure.

Canceling the Police Chief exam only further undermines IPD morale. Why are we consistently telling local
candidates who aspire to leadership that they cannot be successful or even fairly considered for this role?
Each interested individual who responded to our call for applications deserves a shot at taking the exam,
otherwise we have once again violated the public's trust with our police chief search. Likewise, everyone on
this thread deserves an explanation for why we are spending tax dollars recklessly on a search firm when a
decent pool of candidates appears to be emerging.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey F. Barken

--
Jeffrey F. Barken
Alderperson for Ithaca's 3rd Ward
Author: Jeffreybarken.com, Chief Editor: Monologging.org
Phone: 607-279-9905 Email: jbarken@CityofIthaca.org

From: Jeffrey Barken <jbarken@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 4:47 PM
To: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>; Thomas Condzella <twcondzella@gmail.com>
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>; Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>;
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Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>; Michael J. Meskill <meskill24@gmail.com>; Anthony V. Solfaro
<asolfaro@nysupa.com>; John Joly <JJoly@cityofithaca.org>; Kevin Eitzmann <keitzmann@nysaflcio.org>; Wendy
Colucci <wendy@cnylabor.org>; President Ann Marie Taliercio <president@cnylabor.org>; Richard Wells
<rwells@pcny.org>
Subject: Re: SAFETY OF ITHACA POLICE OFFICERS

Hi All,

Just a quick line here.

Tom, thanks for making clear how serious these staffing shortages are. Laura, Thanks for looking into the
circumstances of 2/17 further. While I'm glad we were able to patch together a patrol in the end last week, it
is the frequency with which these staffing situations take place that is of real alarm. This one occurred on a
Friday night, no less, when we should expect the full spectrum of possible emergencies in a college town. I
also believe we admit a profound level of dysfunction when we are routinely relying on specially trained
officers in this way. Their intensive, detailed work is essential to the speedy provision of admissible evidence in
support of the justice system, and should not be interrupted. It is simply not healthy for morale to stretch
resources so thin. Across the department, these are the kind of situations in which dire mistakes can be
made.

A couple of questions for clarification:

Laura, when you say "one officer was held over until 11:00" did this officer receive overtime? Were they
pressed into service that night?

I'm pleased to hear that meetings are taking place between the key Chiefs, top level administrators and the
working group you mention, but I do not believe Tom would write to the Council with the urgency he did last
week if he felt meaningful progress had been made at any of these sessions. Can you describe what specific
steps have been outlined or agreed upon by our colleagues that you believe will be impactful improving officer
recruitment and helping IPD rebrand / rebuild as the envied force we've "Reimagined"?

Meetings are time-consuming and not always productive. What policies can we implement directly, and what
can be said publicly to help bolster this department? I know Tom has offered several ideas during public
comment and in previous letters to Council. Is there a particular reason we are not embracing what he has so
earnestly suggested would make a difference?

Thanks,
Jeffrey

--
Jeffrey F. Barken
Alderperson for Ithaca's 3rd Ward
Author: Jeffreybarken.com, Chief Editor: Monologging.org
Phone: 607-279-9905 Email: jbarken@CityofIthaca.org

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From: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 6:05 PM
To: Thomas Condzella <twcondzella@gmail.com>
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>; Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>;
Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>; Michael J. Meskill <meskill24@gmail.com>; Anthony V. Solfaro
<asolfaro@nysupa.com>; John Joly <JJoly@cityofithaca.org>; Kevin Eitzmann <keitzmann@nysaflcio.org>; Wendy
Colucci <wendy@cnylabor.org>; President Ann Marie Taliercio <president@cnylabor.org>; Richard Wells
<rwells@pcny.org>; Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: RE: SAFETY OF ITHACA POLICE OFFICERS

Dear Tom,
Thank you for your concern and your patience as I gathered information in order to respond to your questions.

In terms of staffing levels today, 2/17, it’s my understanding that last night one officer scheduled on day shift called in
sick and another called in sick earlier this morning. These were unexpected and unplanned absences. This did result in
the staffing level dropping to two briefly and with little notice; howev er, one officer was held over until 11:00 am and by
1:00 pm we were staffed with three officers. At 3:00 pm this afternoon we were back to four officers on duty.

It’s also my understanding that there were several others on duty at IPD today, for example in investigations and
elsewhere who could cover incidents in an emergency.

To respond to your broader concern, there is ongoing work being done and discussions in which you and others at IPD
have participated regarding the issue of recruitment and staffing. Members of the City administration, including myself,
are supportive of these initiatives including:
 Meetings between the Chief of Staff and Acting Chief Joly regularly to review potential staffing strategies;
 Meetings between the HR Director, Chief of Staff, IPD staff, and PBA members to discuss potential staffing
strategies;
 The HR Director, Chief of Staff, and IPD staff have met with the consultant to review recruitment efforts and to
discuss renewing the contract for recruitment and marketing efforts;
 The recruitment working group that is meeting as one aspect of the Reimagining Public Safety initiative.

Let me say that I appreciate the work of our IPD officers, especially during periods when we are short-staffed. Staffing
shortages in many industries, including policing, are a national concern and present a challenge for us to address
together. I look forward to continuing the efforts we’ve begun to meet this challenge for our workforce and our
community. Thanks once again for reaching out.
Best,
Laura

Laura Lewis
Mayor, City of Ithaca

From: Thomas Condzella <twcondzella@gmail.com>

Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 11:26 AM
To: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>; Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>;
Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>; Michael J. Meskill <meskill24@gmail.com>; Anthony V. Solfaro
<asolfaro@nysupa.com>; John Joly <JJoly@cityofithaca.org>; Kevin Eitzmann <keitzmann@nysaflcio.org>; Wendy
Colucci <wendy@cnylabor.org>; President Ann Marie Taliercio <president@cnylabor.org>; Richard Wells
<rwells@pcny.org>
Subject: Re: SAFETY OF ITHACA POLICE OFFICERS

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Mayor Lewis,

There are currently only 2 police officers on duty in the entire City of Ithaca which underscores all of the concerns I
raised in my previous email.

What are you doing to resolve this staffing emergency at the Ithaca Police Department?

Why haven't you responded to my previous email?

This is neither sustainable or safe.

I am concerned for the safety of my members and the safety of the general public.

Please respond as soon as possible with your plans to address this situation and your plans to recruit and retain
members of the Ithaca Police Department so we can effectively and safely perform our duties.

Regards,
Tom

Thomas W. Condzella
President
Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, AFL-CIO

On Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 11:30 AM Thomas Condzella <twcondzella@gmail.com> wrote:

Mayor Lewis,

In 2011 the Ithaca Police Department was staffed with 71 sworn members. Currently, we have about 44 sworn police
officers actually working.

The patrol division alone should be staffed with 45 police officers. The patrol division is currently staffed with only 23
police officers.

Our preferred minimum staffing per shift is 6 police officers working at any given time. Currently, we are struggling to
field 3 police officers per shift. We oftentimes need to mandate already overworked and fatigued police officers to
work overtime to even staff 3 patrol beats.

As the President of the Ithaca PBA, I am extremely concerned about the safety of my members given the increase in
workload per officer, mandated overtime, lack of backup on calls for service, increase in violent crime in the City of
Ithaca, and overall lack of support from City Hall.

What are you doing to remedy this situation?

What steps is the City Administration and HR Department actively taking to help ensure the safety of the few remaining
Ithaca Police Officers?

What steps is the City Administration and HR Department actively taking to help recruit police officers to alleviate our
dangerously low staffing levels? The current $20,000 hiring incentive has yet to attract a single experienced lateral
transfer police officer.

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Again, I am extremely concerned about the safety and wellbeing of my members and am turning to you for answers,
assistance and solutions.

Please respond to my questions above by replying all as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your time and
consideration.

Regards,
Tom

Thomas W. Condzella
President
Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, AFL-CIO

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From: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>

Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 5:45 PM
To: Melody Faraday <MFaraday@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Re: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Good evening, I'm just following up to make sure this didn't get missed last week!
Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.

Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter, CNY Central
315-748-0173

From: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 5:02 PM
To: mfaraday@cityofithaca.org <mfaraday@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Good evening, I'm reaching out from CNY Central in Syracuse.

I'm reaching out to ask about the claim being made by the Ithaca PBA that the Mayor has cancelled the
upcoming police chief civil service exam. The Union President sent along a typed note he says applicants
received on city letterhead to back that up. We wanted to confirm that this is what's happening and hear
more about the public information sessions the city is holding in the coming days as part of their recruiting
efforts to fill the job.

We would like to talk with the Mayor on camera if possible, but for now want to make sure we confirm this
through the proper channels!

Thanks so much and looking forward to hearing from you,

Mary

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Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter, CNY Central
315-748-0173

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From: Laura Lewis on behalf of Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 1:10 PM
To: Mary Kielar
Cc: Schelley Michell-Nunn; Deb Mohlenhoff; Annie Sherman
Subject: Re: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Dear Ms. Kielar,

I am out of town until March 21 and, therefore, unavailable for an interview today. I am copying the city’s HR Director,
Schelley Michelle-Nunn, and Chief of Staff, Deb Mohlenhoff, who may be available to speak with you regarding our
search for a permanent Chief of IPD.
Best,
Laura

Laura Lewis
Mayor, City of Ithaca

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 15, 2023, at 3:27 AM, Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com> wrote:

Good morning, I'm heading to Ithaca this morning to speak with the Ithaca PBA President. I would like to
see if there's a few moments in the Mayor's schedule to accommodate an interview. This would be
regarding the search for a new police chief.

Mary

Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter
315-748-0173

From: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>

Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 5:45:00 PM
To: mfaraday@cityofithaca.org <mfaraday@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Re: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Good evening, I'm just following up to make sure this didn't get missed last week!
Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.

Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter, CNY Central
315-748-0173

From: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 5:02 PM

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To: mfaraday@cityofithaca.org <mfaraday@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Good evening, I'm reaching out from CNY Central in Syracuse.

I'm reaching out to ask about the claim being made by the Ithaca PBA that the Mayor has
cancelled the upcoming police chief civil service exam. The Union President sent along a typed
note he says applicants received on city letterhead to back that up. We wanted to confirm that
this is what's happening and hear more about the public information sessions the city is holding
in the coming days as part of their recruiting efforts to fill the job.

We would like to talk with the Mayor on camera if possible, but for now want to make sure we
confirm this through the proper channels!

Thanks so much and looking forward to hearing from you,

Mary

Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter, CNY Central
315-748-0173

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From: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 1:40 PM
To: Schelley Michell-Nunn; Laura Lewis
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff; Annie Sherman
Subject: Re: [EXT] Re: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

Hi Shelley, I have been parked near city hall hoping for a few minutes of someone's time! Great news. I can come into
City Hall now if you'd like? This would be on camera. Thank you for working with me on this!

Mary

Mary Kielar
Investigative Reporter
315-748-0173

From: Schelley Michell-Nunn <SMichell-Nunn@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 1:37:39 PM
To: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>; Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>
Cc: Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>; Annie Sherman <ASherman@cityofithaca.org>
Subject: [EXT] Re: CNY CENTRAL MEDIA INQUIRY

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Sinclair. Do not click links or open attachments unless
you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

I am available to speak now until 2 PM and from 3:30 to 4 PM. If you have left the a rea, I can answer questions
by phone or email. Best. Schelley

Schelley Michell-Nunn
Director of Human Resources
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6539 (W)
607-274-6574 (F)

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream
and find out why they’re falling in.”

― Desmond Tutu

From: Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityofithaca.org>

Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 1:09 PM
To: Mary Kielar <MRKielar@sbgtv.com>