News Jan 9, 2013 at 4:00 am

And the Survey Says...

We Asked, They Answered: City Hall Staffers Open Up—and Unload!

Denis C. Theriault
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"Earthquake Prevention" ... Huh? How does one specialize in that? I know Novick is talented but DAMN!!!
Michael Chapman on January 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM Report this
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Steve intends to ward off earthquakes with pithy witticisms.
Euphonius on January 10, 2013 at 11:31 AM Report this
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Not surprised that staffers don't like Salzman. He is not a likeable character. I mean, his family has a whole street named after them so you know he's entrenched. Plus other things ...

Kind of sad to see Randy go b/c altho I didn't always agree w/ him, he didn't equivocate and did this own thing. I've got respect.

I'm super happy that Novick is on board b/c like Randy, you know where he going to stand. Plus, the hook hand and his short stature ... kind of hot!

I hope Amanda really takes charge ... and dear lord grrrl, raise your donation maximum. No one likes it, but politics is run by money. Don't bankrupt yrself being a commissioner.

Hales? Well, we'll see. I put in a write-in vote for Sam b/c he's been a great mayor. But I do have hope for Hales, in a way. Just don't extend the streetcar, please. Rapid bus transit w/ dedicated bus lanes is the future of transportation.
j'peaux on January 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM Report this
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Well, I like Salzman. He ain't pretty, sure, but I have often agreed with his stances.
I think the guy went to Cornell...
I think the jury should obviously still be out on Novick, though I did support his Senate run back when.
I won't miss Randy. I did agree with him at times, sure, but in general I think we don't need more public employee retirees on the commision - looking out for their old boys (hello shiny new Fireboat!). His cavalier attitude towards our money at the Water Bureau also angered me.
The one thing I gotta give Amanda is that she was the most willing to question costs the city was being asked to spend, which was a needed counter-balance on the group.
Adams? Won't miss that jackass.
Already Hales is saving the city how much on cutting back from Adams bloated staff?
Isn't it someting like 700,000 grand a YEAR?
frankieb on January 12, 2013 at 11:57 AM Report this
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All of us out here are tired of hearing the words "sustainability, equity, and process" as well.
Blabby on January 14, 2013 at 4:15 PM Report this

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