Webb unable to become Lucas County treasurer because of poor credit score
EDITORIAL: How did Webb's credit woes surprise Lucas County Dems?
"I, like many people who struggle to make ends meet, knew I didn't have stellar credit, but I never thought this would result in being denied a bonding necessary to be the treasurer of the county," she said.
"She's done the first two, but she never assumed the office of treasurer technically because we have not been able to procure the surety bond,"
"We couldn't even get a quote," he said. "We spent two solid days and nights trying to find a carrier on the primary and secondary markets."
In response to a public information request,
None of the documents cited a specific problem with
"Unfortunately due to the credit issues of the applicant, the underwriting conditions required to write the bond are onerous and not attractive," wrote one insurance broker.
Lucas County Democratic Chairman
"We have a thorough questionnaire which would flush out if someone had financial distress. She did not make us aware of any of this. I think that she could have been a little bit more transparent,"
He said the committee did not ask for a credit report from its applicants.
A questionnaire filled out by
For now interim Treasurer
It's likely the party will recommend a replacement for
In her written statement she apologized to residents, as well as employees of both the treasurer's office and the
"Having already resigned from
In 2013, Lucas County Auditor
Former Mayor
"It's been a challenge for her and I just feel the general public would appreciate knowing she has been as conscientious a family person as she was for them,"
A review of county records show there are no liens or judgments filed on property
Documents with the county recorder show that she and
The couple also took out a mortgage for
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