A campaign of negativity—that's what pension board lawyer Barry Morrison deemed John Ferguson's dealings with the pension board. Morrison accused Ferguson of ignoring procedure, launching surprise attacks, and refusing advice from from senior staff.
He further said John Ferguson was a publicity junkie and trying to get exposure by chasing after pension obligation bonds, even though he knew they were illegal.
Ferguson said he didn't approach his fellow councillors for information because while it might look like can speak freely, it's actually more complex. He described Councillor Chris Titus as distant, and Ivan Court as unapproachable due to conflict over the LNG.
John Ferguson was at times taciturn in his responses, prompting Morrison to remark, “You don't seem to have a very good track record--you say you haven't understood the last 5 documents I've put to you.” Later, he said Ferguson has a habit of twisting words when it suits him.