Editor, Gazette-Journal: The Gloucester Board of Supervisors’ recent action to dismiss County Administrator Carol Steele in the manner chosen was unjust and not necessary. It is understood that boards have the authority to hire/fire at will and changes in leadership and direction is a board’s prerogative. That said, how a board makes this major community-altering change (hopefully in a professional and respectful manner) is extremely important. The four members who abruptly ended the career of a dedicated public servant in such an unprofessional and disrespectful way was “just wrong” on so many levels. By not working with Ms. Steele to allow her to tender her resignation with respect for all involved (including the board) and allow for the proper transfer of duties, the cost to Gloucester is significant. To name a few: departure of the key leader in the middle of an annual budget process; loss of a smooth transition for onboarding and continuity of ongoing projects/initiatives; unneces...