Performance evaluations and “HR investigations” are subjective and can be driven by personal animosity towards the individual receiving it.

 For background and context, Mr. Mays was one of 6 Directors to leave the City of Cincinnati in a span of four months. Cincinnati has taken adverse action against other employees; one of which is currently suing them. Further, Collin was the fourth department director for DEI in three years, quite the revolving door. Haven't we all experienced an unsupportive boss and colleagues in our careers?
 
 The city offered him another role at a manager level and the same rate of pay. This should certainly speak to a lot. Collin was never "removed" from his post. He voluntarily left his position.

 Collin attended a four-day MBE conference. His role with the City of Cincinnati was to oversee the MBE program. The claim is that he spent too much time at one booth networking compared to others. It’s a trade show, the purpose of attending is to interact with businesses. Collin spent equal time at all booths. The person making this claim was not even present at the conference. Mr. Mays attending an MBE conference where he oversees the MBE program for the City of Cincinnati and one of over 250 businesses in attendance happening to have the same last name as his is not a misuse of funds. It doesn’t come a million miles to misuse of funds.
 
 Collin’s interactions with all staff involved task prioritization, well within his duties. All the claims stemmed from two individuals: Mr. William Serrano Franklin, and Ms. Bianca Owens. Both employees have filed numerous complaints against other staff members within the department.
 
 Concerning text messages, Collin originally apologized for the messages but after reviewing his city phone, he did not send them. The city's stance, based on the absence of evidence refuting the authenticity of the texts, is not fair to Collin. When HR representatives were asked if they had verified that the messages were sent from Collin’s phone they answered, “no they had not”.  Anyone can alter a text message using a different name and produce a screenshot.
 
False promises of promotions were never made. People typically hear what they'd like to hear.
 
 Every city department in Cincinnati operates differently in establishing work schedules. The Department of Economic Inclusion functions included contract compliance and certifying businesses to work with the City of Cincinnati. Certifying businesses and community outreach cannot be done behind a desk.

This is an unfair and one-sided attack on an outstanding public servant, Collin Mays.

For an accurate reflection of Collin's work, please visit-  City’s Department of Economic Inclusion making progress on all fronts (thecincinnatiherald.com)