Posted on 07/23/2009 12:54:07 PM PDT by Ebenezer
(English-language translation)
Miami - The mayor of the western coastal city of Fort Myers, Florida fired city Administrator Scott Janke once it became known that the latter married a porn actress last year, The Miami Herald reported today.
Mayor Larry Kiker convened a hasty meeting with council members at City Hall on Tuesday evening once it became known that Janke had married a porn actress in October.
The Council voted 5-0 in favor of firing the city administrator.
The newspaper indicated that the Adult Industry News website recently reported that Janke's wife, Anabela Mota Janke, used the screen name Jazella Moore in the porn films she acted in.
"We keep our heads very high. We have nothing to be ashamed of, we have done nothing wrong," said the former administrator.
Janke commented that the mayor called him personally by telephone before the urgent meeting at City Hall but did not invite him to attend.
It is possible the former administrator will be indemnified with 6 months' worth of salary (around $50,000) and health-insurance benefits.
The mayor of Fort Myers acknowledged that Janke had broken no law and that he performed his administrator duties well at all times.
However, he pointed out that his concern as mayor was that Janke's remaining in the position could be negative to the community as it would detract from essential problems.
“Official Fired for Marrying Porn Actress”
That is just wrong.
Excuse me but what laws were broken?
Where are the pictures to determine whether she is guilty or not?
Must of had some hard evidence. :-)!
“6 months’ worth of salary (around $50,000)”
This dude makes $100,000 a year? Why, the hell? How do they come up these figures, anyway? Throw darts at a board?
Mrs. Grundy’s laws! You scofflaw!!!
I find it hard to believe that someone could be fired from a job (especially with government) based on who they married.
Well, this has “unlawful termination” lawsuit written all over it. Even in a “right-to-work” state (like I believe Florida is), this won’t be a tough civil suit to win.
“Excuse me but what laws were broken?”
Almost certainly none. But that doesn’t matter. He probably serves at the pleasure of the mayor. Or else there’s a morals clause in his contract.
When one considers the usual moral standard of your common polidiot, being a porn actress/actor is a definite step up.
Will Ron Jeremy preside as the best man?
What if this guy was gay and married his partner? Would he still have his job?
I’m guessing there was more than meets the eye to this story.
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