Attempted firing is latest controversy in Bartolotta's tenure

He and clerk Pamela Nadalini wrestled over control of the Information Research department in other words now the hotbed of the allegations against him.

Declining earnings have made public administration more difficult everywhere in Florida, says Bartolotta, who points out that of the five local governments in Sarasota County, four have changed leadership in the past year.

The investigation of him a witch hunt

He calls the investigation of him a "witch hunt" and says he will be vindicated. He acknowledges that even if he is, he could all in all lose his job.