Huckelberry Attacks Pima County Sheriff Whistleblower, Bullying Victim In Memo

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry spends considerable time and resources ginning out attack memos, but his latest one aimed at Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Kubistkey has crossed the line. The memo dated October 21, which is full of misrepresentations, is considered retaliatory in nature.

In light of the fact that Pima County Human Resources investigator Mike Tully found “sufficient evidence to substantiate that Sgt. Kevin Kubitskey was a victim of workplace bullying,” Huckelberry’s attack appears to be part of an ongoing and orchestrated effort to also intimidate and smear Kubitskey.

In his memo, Huckelberry addresses an email from Kubistkey to members of the Pima County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (PCDSA) dated October 17, 2016. Kubistkey discusses his lawsuit against the County for its refusal to turn over documents in a timely fashion and a lawsuit against the County by PCDSA for fair wages.

Huckelberry claims that Kubitskey proceeded with a lawsuit for the records only days after requesting them. However, according to Kubitskey he has been asking for the records since March. The delay is inexplicable given that the records released by the County itself shows that Mike Tully signed the report in July.

“He is trying to cover up,” said Kubitskey. “Mr. Huckelberry is trying to cover up as he has done so in the past. I filed requests earlier in March. Mike Tully told me the report was done in July. I sent many emails asking for the report. I also questioned why an individual would have to wait so long. I filed a formal request then I sought legal counsel. In addition to what Huckleberry says in his memorandum, they still have not turned everything over. Tully had everything transcribed – why weren’t those handed over. This is clearly retaliation against me.”

Kubitsky’s attorney, Tim La Sota stated, “The report is a very damning one, and that is no doubt why it took a lawsuit to get them to release it. It is also true that Mr. Huckleberry regularly misuses public resources sending out political hit pieces masquerading as “memos”. But the bottom line is that we are very happy that this report, which confirms Sgt. Kubitskey was a victim of workplace bullying, has seen the light of day.”

In his continuing campaign against Supervisor Ally Miller, Huckelberry attempts also to blame her for the delay in processing Kubistkey’s public records request.

Huckelberry isn’t the only official in Pima County that ignores requests for documents. The ADI has waited nearly a year for documents related to RICO funds from Pima County Sheriff Nanos. Nanos’ right-hand-man Deputy Chief Chris Radtke was forced to resign earlier this month only after he was indicted for misspending RICO funds. The ADI has sent several requests for records since September 10, 2015, to date the Sheriff’s Office has only responded to a select few.

Sources report that both the Sheriff’s Office and the County Administrator’s office are under investigation for public corruption. One of the issues investigators focus on to determine intent as well as other elements is the responsiveness to records requests.

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