WerkhovenBob2010Valley City (CSi) In a news release on Tuesday, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven is calling for more transparency in city government.

Mayor Werkhoven questioned the way City Administrator David Schelkoph handed alleged complaints by police department personal against Police Chief Fred Thompson and the “Toy Gun” incident involving the police chief and a citizen in Valley City.

Werkhoven says he was surprised that the city administrator never informed the Mayor of the city concerning these incidents or allegations against Police Chief Thompson.

Werkhoven believes some of the grievances issued in news releases by three city employees (David Schelkoph, David Swenson and Fred Thompson) and one contracted employee for the city (Russ Myhre) are false.

CSiNewsNOW News Background:  

June 2010:  Werkhoven defeats incumbent Mayor Mary Lee Nielsen

January 2012:  Werkhoven survives recall election defeating former police chief Dean Ross

June 2014:   Werkhoven re-elected,  defeating Jeff Edwards.

January 2016:  City Attorney Russell Myhre and police Lt. David Swenson bring grievances.

January 2016:  Police Chief Fred Thompson brings grievance.

January 2016:  City Administrator David Schelkoph has brought a grievance.

January 2016:  Mayor Werkhoven responds to allegations

February 2, 2016:  Mayor wants more transparency in city government