During the December 2022 City of Wagoner council meeting, all eyes were on the hiring of Jessica Zwirtz, the aspiring Development Services Director, as she underwent the scrutiny of the hiring process. The spotlight intensified when Lori Hall, the Human Resource Director, stepped into the limelight. Prompted by Dwayne Elam, the City Superintendent, Hall revealed a critical detail: Ms. Zwirtz lacked the required degree for the position. However, she assured the council that Zwirtz was diligently pursuing a Planning and Community Development degree, set to graduate in the spring.
Yet, as the dust settled and the truth emerged, it became evident that Ms. Zwirtz’s credentials were not quite as advertised. A deep dive into the December 2022 YouTube video of the City Council meeting and records of NSU graduates from the spring of 2023 revealed the discrepancy. Zwirtz’s degree, it turns out, is in general business administration, a far cry from the specialized field the soon-to-be Development Services Director was purportedly seeking.
The question now looms: Who misled whom? Was it a case of Human Resources inadvertently feeding misinformation to the council, or did Ms. Zwirtz artfully navigate the interview process, skillfully concealing her true qualifications?
Speculation abounds on social media. Some point accusatory fingers at Human Resources, questioning their due diligence. Others wonder if Ms. Zwirtz intentionally obscured her educational background during the hiring process.
As the investigation unfolds, one thing remains certain: Wagoner’s Development Services Director position hangs in the balance. The council must grapple with the fallout of this revelation, weighing its implications for the city’s planning and community development initiatives.
Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this intriguing saga. The truth, like the Oklahoma winds, may shift unexpectedly, revealing hidden currents beneath the surface. 🕵️♀️🔍
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