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Town manager fired for marrying a pornstar

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Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Originally posted by: JLee
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: JLee
MIAMI - A town manager who married a porn star last year was fired at an emergency meeting after the mayor and council members learned about it.

Fort Myers Beach town council voted 5-0 to fire Scott Janke "without cause" after Mayor Larry Kiker called the Tuesday night meeting.

Kiker said he learned that afternoon that Janke's wife is an adult film star, and the elected officials took the action a few hours later.

"At no time did we make a judgment call on the activities of Mr. Janke or his wife," Kiker told The Associated Press. "It's a matter of how effective he becomes after this situation. How much disruption there is."

Adult Industry News recently reported that Janke's wife, Anabela Mota Janke, goes by the stage name Jazella Moore.

'Our heads are held high'
Kiker said a clause in Janke's contract permitted the council to fire him with a majority vote. He said he considers the Jankes friends.

"Our heads are held high," Scott Janke said. "We have nothing to be embarrassed about. We've done nothing wrong."

Janke said the mayor called him before the meeting, but didn't invite him to attend. He said Kiker called after the meeting to tell him the outcome, and Janke said he hasn't heard from him or any council member since. Janke will get a severance package worth six months salary, which comes to about $50,000, plus health benefits.

Janke said he and his wife were married in October and are taking care of their three teenage children. He wouldn't comment on any possible legal action against the town.

Kiker acknowledged that Janke had violated no rules or laws and added that he had done a good job for the island town that had about 6,500 people, according to the 2000 Census. But the mayor was concerned whether Janke could remain effective and not distract the community from the business of the town along the state's west coast.

"One of the reasons we brought him here is that there were some divisive problems on the beach," Kiker said. "We wanted him to bring people together."

Councilman Tom Babcock, responding to residents' questions, said at a council meeting Wednesday that Janke was fired because his wife's profession brought an inaccurate image to Fort Myers Beach, according to the News-Press of Fort Myers.

"When you become a public figure you are held to a different level of scrutiny and ethics," Babcock said.

Janke said it's too early to think about what's next.

"A termination on a resume does not look good, no matter what the reason," Janke said.

Janke began working for Fort Myers Beach in March 2008. He has also worked for the City of Marathon in the Keys and for various local governments throughout Alaska since 1989.
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I am quite surprised that they didn't ask him to resign. Regardless of what his contract says, I think they probably just opened themselves to a lawsuit.
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At will state and on top of the the contract said if they have a majority vote he can be removed without cause at anytime.

So I don't agree with them but I can't think of a law they broke that would stick in court, and/or hold up on appeal.
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I can't think of a law they broke either, but since when has that stopped people from suing? 😛
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Suing in civil court is different than pressing charges of illegal firing. Just because it is an at will state, does not mean they can fire you without just cause. In this case discrimination can be easily proved.

It's akin to firing someone becaue they married a black person and you don't want your town thinking you approve of blacks.
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Race is a protected class, being a porn star (or married to one) is not. Town/City mangers have many clauses in their contract they can be let go for. He can sue all he wants but the town did not break the law and/or any rules for employment and he would lose.

 
Originally posted by: JLee
Originally posted by: sactoking
Originally posted by: JLee
I can't think of a law they broke either, but since when has that stopped people from suing? 😛
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Breaking the law is only a requirement for criminal action, not a civil suit.
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...which is why I won't be surprised to see a lawsuit. 😛
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bah, i liked your other response better. 😉
 
Originally posted by: nkgreen
Originally posted by: JLee
Originally posted by: sactoking
Originally posted by: JLee
I can't think of a law they broke either, but since when has that stopped people from suing? 😛
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Breaking the law is only a requirement for criminal action, not a civil suit.
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...which is why I won't be surprised to see a lawsuit. 😛
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bah, i liked your other response better. 😉
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hahah..ahwell. :beer:
 
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski


Suing in civil court is different than pressing charges of illegal firing. Just because it is an at will state, does not mean they can fire you without just cause. In this case discrimination can be easily proved.

It's akin to firing someone becaue they married a black person and you don't want your town thinking you approve of blacks.
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Wow...you are so completely wrong it's scary.
 
Originally posted by: JLee
MIAMI - A town manager who married a porn star last year was fired at an emergency meeting after the mayor and council members learned about it.

Fort Myers Beach town council voted 5-0 to fire Scott Janke "without cause" after Mayor Larry Kiker called the Tuesday night meeting.

Kiker said he learned that afternoon that Janke's wife is an adult film star, and the elected officials took the action a few hours later.

"At no time did we make a judgment call on the activities of Mr. Janke or his wife," Kiker told The Associated Press. "It's a matter of how effective he becomes after this situation. How much disruption there is."

Adult Industry News recently reported that Janke's wife, Anabela Mota Janke, goes by the stage name Jazella Moore.

'Our heads are held high'
Kiker said a clause in Janke's contract permitted the council to fire him with a majority vote. He said he considers the Jankes friends.

"Our heads are held high," Scott Janke said. "We have nothing to be embarrassed about. We've done nothing wrong."

Janke said the mayor called him before the meeting, but didn't invite him to attend. He said Kiker called after the meeting to tell him the outcome, and Janke said he hasn't heard from him or any council member since. Janke will get a severance package worth six months salary, which comes to about $50,000, plus health benefits.

Janke said he and his wife were married in October and are taking care of their three teenage children. He wouldn't comment on any possible legal action against the town.

Kiker acknowledged that Janke had violated no rules or laws and added that he had done a good job for the island town that had about 6,500 people, according to the 2000 Census. But the mayor was concerned whether Janke could remain effective and not distract the community from the business of the town along the state's west coast.

"One of the reasons we brought him here is that there were some divisive problems on the beach," Kiker said. "We wanted him to bring people together."

Councilman Tom Babcock, responding to residents' questions, said at a council meeting Wednesday that Janke was fired because his wife's profession brought an inaccurate image to Fort Myers Beach, according to the News-Press of Fort Myers.

"When you become a public figure you are held to a different level of scrutiny and ethics," Babcock said.

Janke said it's too early to think about what's next.

"A termination on a resume does not look good, no matter what the reason," Janke said.

Janke began working for Fort Myers Beach in March 2008. He has also worked for the City of Marathon in the Keys and for various local governments throughout Alaska since 1989.
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I am quite surprised that they didn't ask him to resign. Regardless of what his contract says, I think they probably just opened themselves to a lawsuit.
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Oh yeah. They're about to get sued hard and deep.
 
Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: JLee
MIAMI - A town manager who married a porn star last year was fired at an emergency meeting after the mayor and council members learned about it.

Fort Myers Beach town council voted 5-0 to fire Scott Janke "without cause" after Mayor Larry Kiker called the Tuesday night meeting.

Kiker said he learned that afternoon that Janke's wife is an adult film star, and the elected officials took the action a few hours later.

"At no time did we make a judgment call on the activities of Mr. Janke or his wife," Kiker told The Associated Press. "It's a matter of how effective he becomes after this situation. How much disruption there is."

Adult Industry News recently reported that Janke's wife, Anabela Mota Janke, goes by the stage name Jazella Moore.

'Our heads are held high'
Kiker said a clause in Janke's contract permitted the council to fire him with a majority vote. He said he considers the Jankes friends.

"Our heads are held high," Scott Janke said. "We have nothing to be embarrassed about. We've done nothing wrong."

Janke said the mayor called him before the meeting, but didn't invite him to attend. He said Kiker called after the meeting to tell him the outcome, and Janke said he hasn't heard from him or any council member since. Janke will get a severance package worth six months salary, which comes to about $50,000, plus health benefits.

Janke said he and his wife were married in October and are taking care of their three teenage children. He wouldn't comment on any possible legal action against the town.

Kiker acknowledged that Janke had violated no rules or laws and added that he had done a good job for the island town that had about 6,500 people, according to the 2000 Census. But the mayor was concerned whether Janke could remain effective and not distract the community from the business of the town along the state's west coast.

"One of the reasons we brought him here is that there were some divisive problems on the beach," Kiker said. "We wanted him to bring people together."

Councilman Tom Babcock, responding to residents' questions, said at a council meeting Wednesday that Janke was fired because his wife's profession brought an inaccurate image to Fort Myers Beach, according to the News-Press of Fort Myers.

"When you become a public figure you are held to a different level of scrutiny and ethics," Babcock said.

Janke said it's too early to think about what's next.

"A termination on a resume does not look good, no matter what the reason," Janke said.

Janke began working for Fort Myers Beach in March 2008. He has also worked for the City of Marathon in the Keys and for various local governments throughout Alaska since 1989.
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I am quite surprised that they didn't ask him to resign. Regardless of what his contract says, I think they probably just opened themselves to a lawsuit.
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Oh yeah. They're about to get sued hard and deep.
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And as already said, he would lose in the end.
 
Those saying she looks used up:

She 42 fucking years old. For 42 she looks damn good still. I'd post her website but it's NSFW Just google her stage name.

Let's see what any of you look like at 42.
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Those saying she looks used up:

She 42 fucking years old. For 42 she looks damn good still. I'd post her website but it's NSFW Just google her stage name.

Let's see what any of you look like at 42.
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Does she have a forum? I'd totally post on her forum as well.
 
Originally posted by: 40Hands
Originally posted by: Amused
Those saying she looks used up:

She 42 fucking years old. For 42 she looks damn good still. I'd post her website but it's NSFW Just google her stage name.

Let's see what any of you look like at 42.
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Does she have a forum? I'd totally post on her forum as well.
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make sure you use protection first
 
Originally posted by: 40Hands
Originally posted by: Amused
Those saying she looks used up:

She 42 fucking years old. For 42 she looks damn good still. I'd post her website but it's NSFW Just google her stage name.

Let's see what any of you look like at 42.
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Does she have a forum? I'd totally post on her forum as well.
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Look up her website. It's the first hit on Google when you do her stage name.
 
While they had the right to fire him, really sucks. Personally, I wouldn't give a shit if the guy did the job well...but that's just me.
 
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Suing in civil court is different than pressing charges of illegal firing. Just because it is an at will state, does not mean they can fire you without just cause. In this case discrimination can be easily proved.
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It sure can. Now he just has to prove that it's illegal to discriminate against porn stars. Oh wait, that's not a protected class. There goes that theory.
 
i hope he sues the f*ck out of them. thats some ridiculous blatant discrimination.

i mean seriously, this is like bullsh*t from ages ago, the town is worried you married a "witch"😛
 
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i hope he sues the f*ck out of them. thats some ridiculous blatant discrimination.
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<facepalm>


Please read, this has already been covered.

If he sues he will lose.
 
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i hope he sues the f*ck out of them. thats some ridiculous blatant discrimination.
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<facepalm>


Please read, this has already been covered.

If he sues he will lose.
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there are probably limits to firing people "without cause" esp since they've already admitted publically their petty reasons for doing as such. i doubt you could claim you are just fine under the "without cause" bit if you publically admitted you fired someone because they married a black woman and that would upset your community.

"Can An Employee Be Fired Without Due Cause?

Yes. New York State is an "employment­at­will," state. Without a contract restricting termination (such as a collective bargaining agreement) an employer has the right to discharge an employee at any time for any reason. This also protects the employee's right to resign.

Exceptions to "employment­at­will" are laws enforced by the New York State Division of Human Rights, which prohibit discrimination based upon race, creed, national origin, age, handicap, gender or marital status."http://resources.lawinfo.com/e...without-due-cause.html

different state but u get the gist.
 
The best from the article:

Fort Myers Beach town council voted 5-0 to fire Scott Janke "without cause" after Mayor Larry Kiker called the Tuesday night meeting.

Kiker said he learned that afternoon that Janke's wife is an adult film star, and the elected officials took the action a few hours later.

"At no time did we make a judgment call on the activities of Mr. Janke or his wife," Kiker told The Associated Press. "[]It's a matter of how effective he becomes after this situation[/b]. How much disruption there is."
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His firing came, what, 6 hours at most after they learned of it? Nope, no judgment call there, plenty of time to discuss the ramafications of a marriage. Also, it's a matter of how effective he becomes after this situation? The situation of you firing him? My guess is not very effective.
 
While i feel for them, I don't see how someone could marry a porn star, maybe its my age (21), and you grow to not be so concerned with things like that.. Something i can't wrap my head around at the moment though!
 
Originally posted by: Phokus
Originally posted by: jtvang125
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32100589/

My question is, how did the other officials in the town find out that she's a pornstar?
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Obviously they have a large library of videos... to make sure no employees are porn stars or married to one. 😉
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I consider myself a porn fiend, and I never heard of Jazella Moore.
It seems to me if you know obscure porn stars by name and face, you probably shouldnt be criticizing anybody who marries one.

 
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i hope he sues the f*ck out of them. thats some ridiculous blatant discrimination.
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<facepalm>


Please read, this has already been covered.

If he sues he will lose.
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there are probably limits to firing people "without cause" esp since they've already admitted publically their petty reasons for doing as such. i doubt you could claim you are just fine under the "without cause" bit if you publically admitted you fired someone because they married a black woman and that would upset your community.

"Can An Employee Be Fired Without Due Cause?

Yes. New York State is an "employment­at­will," state. Without a contract restricting termination (such as a collective bargaining agreement) an employer has the right to discharge an employee at any time for any reason. This also protects the employee's right to resign.

Exceptions to "employment­at­will" are laws enforced by the New York State Division of Human Rights, which prohibit discrimination based upon race, creed, national origin, age, handicap, gender or marital status."http://resources.lawinfo.com/e...without-due-cause.html

different state but u get the gist.
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Did you read what you posted? You just backed up what I already posted.
Being married to a porn star is NOT a protected class. Then on top of that his job is contract based. A simple majority can remove him at anytime for any non-protected reason.

I do HR at the Fed level. Trust me I know what we can and can not fire people for.
He can sue if he likes, but he will lose.

 
From the MSNBC link:

Kiker said a clause in Janke's contract permitted the council to fire him with a majority vote. He said he considers the Jankes friends.
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They're not friends anymore, I bet...
 
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