AH. Nothing says “Christmas” better than a pink slip!
Yes, after a lovely tree lighting ceremony and cookies, City Council bellies up to the bar today, most likely to fire the current city manager Gregory Rose, hand him his $337,000 in parting gifts (thanks for playing, Mr. Rose!), and pick a temp to fill his shoes until it’s time to play “Name That Scapegoat” all over again. (Agenda)
Now, it’s all fun and games to give Mr. Rose the boot assuming he in fact did mis-appropriate that “More Cops” money. (RJ) Still, it is hard to believe that the folks who are ultimately responsible for the functioning of the city and its budget, i.e., the current mayor and her immediate predecessor, didn’t know anything about it.
And if they didn’t? Then it looks like they failed in their oversight jobs.
Either way, the removal of Mr. Rose should not end the matter. Every Nor’Townie should still be asking: what did the mayor know, and when did she know it? And if she didn’t know it, why didn’t she?
As for her predecessor? Well, “More Cops” will give his opponents in the gubernatorial race something to talk about it, won’t it? How about “Boy Scout Botches Budgets”?
Say, isn’t it odd that the “Budget Presentation” is “award winning”? (NLV) Yep. It’s a Very Nice Budget. As long as you don’t read it.
Item #12 on the City Council agenda deserves a little more scrutiny as well. Why would the City Council consider expanding programs and upgrading a staff position at a time of budget cuts and potential staff layoffs?? Why exactly does the City need a “Diversity and Volunteer Coordinator” and what is the purpose of the “Minorty and Women Business Enterprise Program.” Those familiar with the goings-on at NLV City Hall recognize that the person filling this position (and getting a substantial promotion and pay raise) has a personal connection with the City Council, or at least one of the Council members. Looks like they are handing out favors to friends rather than trying to save money in a time of need. I’ll bet she gets a nice big office in the new City Hall, too.
Approval of the upgrade of the Diversity and Volunteer Coordinator classification
from pay grade TME-21 to Diversity Coordinator pay grade TME-23 which will
include the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program.