what's there to discuss, it's a no- brainer? either they knew they were buying stolen property and are corrupt criminals or they were too stupid not to and are too incompetent to be administrators, either way they should be fired and lose all benefits including pensions and health insurance. the only discussion that should be happening is what crimes they should be charged with... recieving and possession of stolen property or conspiracy to deal in stolen property.

Sounds like business as usual. Don't forget these Commissioners when elections come around.

The County Commission should not be making any decisions as one of their own purchased the stolen goods. There needs to be a neutral third party to make these decisions. Once again...the corrupt win in Monroe County. Theft is theft no matter how you look at it, crime is crime. Obviously the law doesnt apply to everyone in the Keys. We will remember this come election time. I also feel Carruthers should step down. Anyone in this town have morals?!?

According To Commissioner Murphy the decision to not comply with the 'Grand Jury's' recommendations to terminate our County Administrator has basically been predetermined. She would have been better off by not commenting (like Mr. Gastesi did not in the past two weeks) and let the hearing play itself out. Time to put this all behind us and move forward. Hopefully nothing like this will ever happen again. I'm sure that everyone has learned their lesson and I'm convinced that as the top public servant in the county, Mr. Gastesi will set better examples of leadership in both his personal and professional life. Hopefully, at least there will be an expression of remorse and a sincere apology to the residents and employees of Monroe County. Jim Crane, Big Coppitt

If they had ANY honesty, morals, integrity, or decency, they both would have already quit without having been asked to. I can't believe there haven't been more people charged criminally.

whats to discuss, the Grand Jury has spoken. They are a group of Monroe County citizens who reviewed the fact and made their recommendations, failure to comply should result in action by the SAO.