tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post5088851952626150956..comments2023-08-18T08:26:02.815-07:00Comments on Treasure State Judaism: You Get What You Pay ForTreasure State Jewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385095688326371682noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-81088751575880079392007-07-07T22:49:00.000-07:002007-07-07T22:49:00.000-07:00Just read TSJ.....I thought commissioners did rece...Just read TSJ.....I thought commissioners did receive some <BR/>> compensation,<BR/>> as that was a point against more commissioners being added, thereby<BR/>> increasing city expenses.<BR/>><BR/>> You're right, we do 'get what we pay for' BUT that's not what we<BR/>> need to accept. What's the cost of not compensating commissioners<BR/>> fairly? We get an asylum run by the 'inmates' and I've seen this<BR/>> situation in military reserve units, where even the part-time <BR/>> commissioned<BR/>> officers 'abdicate' their authority to the full-time staff sergeant<BR/>> at the armory during the week.<BR/>><BR/>> The reservist is fairly paid, but for a reserve leader to do his<BR/>> duty well, then there are many days other than drill weekend that<BR/>> tasks, reports and training plans must be prepared, with occasional<BR/>> estra drill pay offered.<BR/>><BR/>> Consider all the studies this commission has 'commissioned' (how<BR/>> about the $45K water/sewage study never completed and examined before<BR/>> the commission voted 7 Jun for water/sewage for the coal plant?),<BR/>> wouldn't we be better off spend several thousand bucks up front<BR/>> so the commissioners DO their duty? They are honorable citizens who<BR/>> volunteer, but they must be a more reflective, critical-thinking<BR/>> body than they are now.............Democracy deserves better....<BR/>><BR/>Finally, the Tribune headline last year ran the proclamation 'LAWTON SELECTS POLICE CHIEF'....what does that tell you? In most municipalities the commission, council or elected board should have the good judgement and capability to make that selection as a collective body, NOT one staff member.....the 'staff' should have provided a 'short list' for commissioners to decide upon.......it's not rocket science and commissioners could easily review 'read ahead' packages just like reserve unit commanders do for promoting sergeants in their command......it CAN be done if we<BR/>have the will. IF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-67058827750251841102007-07-07T06:24:00.000-07:002007-07-07T06:24:00.000-07:00But ... is that all we really need out of our elec...But ... is that all we really need out of our elected commission? Personally, I think that a reconstituted elected body could be much more responsive to we the people than a hired manager.Treasure State Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385095688326371682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-26137197099763918822007-07-06T22:49:00.000-07:002007-07-06T22:49:00.000-07:00I agree with much of your analysis. The only real...I agree with much of your analysis. The only real decisions we need to get out of our commissioners is the selection of a competent city manager and/or holding a poor manager accountable which hasn't happen for quite a while.WolfPackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009306270609164133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-47764291495470139782007-07-03T21:35:00.000-07:002007-07-03T21:35:00.000-07:00Indeed...You brought up some very good points toni...Indeed...<BR/><BR/>You brought up some very good points tonight at the meeting..<BR/>I hope the commission gives a bit of thought to your comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com