Last night when approving four new positions for Matthew Tuerk's administration, councilwoman Candida Affa reminded us that new presidents and governors always create new slots for their trusted people. Someone might remind Candida that so far Tuerk is only a mayor. She was Pawlowski's most loyal supporter, and now seems to be kissing Tuerk's ring.
Allentown's new Communications Manager, Genesis Ortega, said previously that the new positions reflect a “fresh start” and “new approach.” So far I see neither.
Here at molovinsky on allentown, there are no new positions or approaches. We will scrutinize the new administration, as we have always done in the past.
photo: two mayors and a governor wannabe
I think it used to be called the spoils system. the spoils of victory. Nothing new here.
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ReplyDeleteI spent many years working for a corporation. I recall having a discussion with my brother-in-law who works for the EPA. He lamented that they had just had another reorganization and it was tough to get anything done. He said "every time we have a reorganization, they hire so many new people they just get in the way." I said "that's funny, whenever we have a reorganization, there's always fewer people."
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With all these new hires in the Mayor's office what exactly are the mayor's duties? Does he have any outside of ceremonial obligations? Bill Heydt had one "assistant". That was the norm until Ed Pawlowski bloated the office by hiring a city manager. Very few 3rd class city's have both a full time mayor and a full time city manager. Matt now bloats our financially strapped city with unnecessary, high paid positions and expenditures.
ReplyDeleteJust a Jennings bot like Candida all made up of the same low moral fiber Pawlowski was weaved from.
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