I agree. It should be it's own thread. I emailed that list twice a week oner the last month. Never got a response from anyone, not even canned. All my emails were respectful. Last time I emailed them I bcc'd our media list. The only response was from members of the media who appreciated the inclusion and "felt for us".
Someone posted email addresses for the entire board on another thread. I wrote a letter describing my concerns, including my concern about damage to our "national" face, fiscal irresponsibility in paying the clown 1M+ for doing such a sorry job, etc. I suggest EVERYONE write, and write today. Say whatever's on your mind. Let them know this IS important, at least to us! (BTW, our BOT is comprised of men AND women!)