Cook County Technology Firm Refuses to Work Directly with Treasurer Maria Pappas over Claims of Bullying

Cook County contractor: Pappas abused, bullied executives in profane ‘tirades’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Pappas offered no apologies: “Of course, I went crazy, because if you were Maria Pappas and you had $189 million worth of checks that you could not get out, you would be upset too,” she said. “The whole world knows that Maria Pappas is an attack dog. I’m not Little Miss Muffet sitting in a corner. I’m not going to do it.”

Cook County technology firm refuses to work directly with Treasurer Maria Pappas over claims of bullying

The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using foul language and bullying their team.

Cook County contractor: Pappas abused, bullied executives in profane ‘tirades’

The CEO of embattled Tyler Technologies told county Treasurer Maria Pappas that executives would no longer take her calls or meet with her.

Cook County tech company says it will not talk to Treasurer Maria Pappas due to ‘abuse’

The head of a beleaguered Cook County technology contractor announced this week he was cutting off communication between his staff and Treasurer Maria Pappas after what he described as months of verbal abuse and threats to ruin the company’s reputation. The decree — the latest of a series of escalating exchanges — comes as Tyler Technologies and the treasurer’s office attempt to work through the final stages of a decade-long property tax technol…

Tech firm accuses Treasurer Maria Pappas of verbal abuse amid tax system overhaul

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Tyler Technologies Refuses Direct Contact With Cook County Treasurer Pappas Amid Bullying Allegations

A significant rift has emerged between Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Tyler Technologies, the firm responsible for the county’s property tax system. Tyler Technologies has formally stated it will no longer work directly with Treasurer Pappas, citing accusations of bullying, foul language, and threats. Key Takeaways Tyler Technologies has sent a nine-page letter to Cook County officials refusing to work directly with Treasurer Maria Papp…