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James Thomas's avatar

It's interesting the divide in opinions about the role and job quality the city staff provide. To me sa lot of it seems semantics. The city manager is "strong" because council demures to him, and only because. I had thought COVID broke us of our addiction to flowing "experts". But there does appear to be a life stage or age difference in that opinion. Looks like the pay raise is doing as intended, its bringing out more competition to the mayor's position. Another great unbiased article.

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Jeff King's avatar

The city manager is only as strong as council allows she or he to be.

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James Thomas's avatar

'The city manager is "strong" because council demures to him, and only because" James Thomas

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Jeff King's avatar

yeap. Historically you've had a weak and boardline mental case council.

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James Thomas's avatar

.....best tv on...... maybe if it were more boring...? (palms up)...

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