One of the biggest problems with government is that it’s slow to react and generally stupid in those reactions. This is largely because governments are run by incompetent bureaucrats who refuse to learn lessons from their own mistakes. Let’s look at some complaints lodged against city appointed commissioners and how the city reacted to those […]
Tag: Nicole Bernard
A Day in the Life of an Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager
For a while now we’ve been trying to figure out how Nichole Bernard wrangled herself the title of Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager under the leadership of the departed Joe Felz. Even more perplexing is that nobody can figure out what she actually does all day, or what value she provides to the […]
Assistant to the Assistant
Remember when we told you about the poor “Mayor’s assistant” who’s job mysteriously appeared and disappeared right alongside Jennifer Fitzgerald’s mayorship? Well, the position seems to have re-appeared… this time as an Assistant to the Assistant (City Manager), Nichole Bernard. From the February 14th Economic Development Commission minutes: Now what Ms. Bernard needs assistance with […]
Joe Felz Sure Knows How to Pick ‘Em
Without comment (for now), and with emphasis and typing as originally delivered, I present a letter that was delivered from Anonymous City Staff; “November 11, 2016 Taxpayers, Council Members, City Staff, and concerned parties: What would you do if you were made aware of a city employee who has caused numerous issues affecting the city […]