Why Is The Monroe Town Supervisor Trying To Make This Union Look Bad?

A look at how Supervisor Tony Cardone has opened the Town of Monroe up to yet another lawsuit.

On October 4th, 2023, William Brown Jr. shared with The Photo-News why he was running for the role of Highway Superintendent for the Town of Monroe. Brown Jr., the Deputy Highway Superintendent at the time, said, “I am a lifelong resident of Monroe and my heart is here. My wife and I have chosen to raise our four sons in the place I call home, two of which have followed in my footsteps serving our community as volunteer firefighters.”

In years past, Brown was asked to run for the position of Superintendent but declined. After reviewing candidates, the Town Board settled on James “Pat” Patterson and appointed him to the job instead. It’s alleged that Patterson’s home town newspaper announced Patterson getting the position before the appointment was official, but I have yet to verify this.

At some point during his tenure at the highway department, it’s also alleged that Mr. Brown Jr. began to be treated poorly by Patterson and others. The cause and reason for this mistreatment is not yet …