tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5029085745289860371..comments2024-03-28T10:53:54.470-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Brown Making Room For Another Bangor EmployeeBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50239504022575089682014-10-28T05:09:35.387-04:002014-10-28T05:09:35.387-04:00It's a short term job. She will not survive th...It's a short term job. She will not survive the coming regime change in three years and might not survive life in the fish bowl that she is taking on. Patronage is a short term deal. When the admin. changes..your out the door with them. Who else from Bangor will join this administration? Marino Saveri maybe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49255506279273254892014-10-27T20:51:36.787-04:002014-10-27T20:51:36.787-04:00Some of us don't sign our names because we are...Some of us don't sign our names because we are afraid of the repercussions within our department and most surely from our dept. heads. Why isn't this new exec secretary starting at the bottom of the pays ale like the rest of us had to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63337738423006566552014-10-26T02:20:17.642-04:002014-10-26T02:20:17.642-04:00Sadly the HR department has been less than helpful...Sadly the HR department has been less than helpful to retirees for years. It is a disgrace. They could care less and for the size of the county operation, it is unbelievable, the laxidazical attitude the county has towards its retirees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51587393924465554812014-10-26T01:21:05.264-04:002014-10-26T01:21:05.264-04:00For the amount of money she is paid, there is no e...For the amount of money she is paid, there is no excuse for that kind of delay. I would fire off an email to John Brown and tell him exactly what you have just told me. I would also cc every member of Council. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78725136076622688052014-10-26T01:18:42.847-04:002014-10-26T01:18:42.847-04:00Hope this new hire helps with the retirement quote...Hope this new hire helps with the retirement quotes - I have been waiting since early August and still have not received one. Bernie, does an employee have any recourse if he/she does not get one before the end of the year. Ms. morley has been nothing but unhelpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41189791021846397002014-10-25T23:30:01.329-04:002014-10-25T23:30:01.329-04:00Rumor has it that Brown has his people vet anyone ...Rumor has it that Brown has his people vet anyone who publishes a dissenting opinion. Who has the time or energy to explain every decision he/she has made for the past however many+ years of his/her tenure to these new administrators who've "earned" their positions through political favors and monetary donations? We're working class people over here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1466929856283781862014-10-25T14:37:03.184-04:002014-10-25T14:37:03.184-04:00Perfect storm gathering in opposition to the curre...Perfect storm gathering in opposition to the current administration and the executive. This could get pretty ugly. Is JB trying to make a name for himself politically at the expense of the entire county workforce? It would seem so...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72489707573088782812014-10-25T14:14:48.873-04:002014-10-25T14:14:48.873-04:00I worked for the county for 30 years starting duri...I worked for the county for 30 years starting during Gene Hartzell's tenure. None of the executives treated us when particular generosity but I felt all of them treated us with respect. I was grateful for this and will always remain so. Brown seems to relish showing contempt for workers. Remaining anonymous is prudent in this situation. WRMaurernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30108719706673160792014-10-25T13:06:28.341-04:002014-10-25T13:06:28.341-04:00When you have an Executive acting like a control f...When you have an Executive acting like a control freak, as Brown is doing, I would recommend anonymity by employees unless they are union stewards. I allow anonymity so that people can speak freely, but caution against personal attacks. I allow some leeway for elected officials and public figures. Most of the criticism directed at Brown has not been personal in nature, and for that i commend Northampton County workers, who really are the county's most valuable asset. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61236761310914024242014-10-25T12:49:22.062-04:002014-10-25T12:49:22.062-04:00We don't sign our names for a lot of different...We don't sign our names for a lot of different reasons. When you are dealing with political issues of import..you got to be careful. The stakes are high for some and thus remaining nmaeless is crucial. The whole Valley is watching and tuning in here. This is ground zero for full on political news and opinion. That's why it is a blog and not a news paper opinion page..where you got to ID yourself or you don't get published. Discretion is called for here but you can tell us who you are if you so wish. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9781619655122466122014-10-25T12:29:32.414-04:002014-10-25T12:29:32.414-04:00Why is it that most of your bloggers chose to post...Why is it that most of your bloggers chose to post anonymously?? Are they afraid that may get into trouble with whomever?? I think of someone feels strongly enough about an issue, they should sign their name. Just saying.Bonnie Hurdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14119167681392831522014-10-25T11:00:13.606-04:002014-10-25T11:00:13.606-04:00He will soon see more pressure than an all out bli...He will soon see more pressure than an all out blitz!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5372513254154742352014-10-25T08:55:55.678-04:002014-10-25T08:55:55.678-04:00I was all for giving JB a chance to lead and offer...I was all for giving JB a chance to lead and offer some viable solutions for the county. Obviously he is incapable of doing so and has now turned petulant and paranoid and he did it to himself. Nothing much has changed since he arrived on the political scene in Bangor a little over 4 years ago. His MO is the same as then. Seen it all before but in minature form. divide and conquer and total secrecy then as well. Now just more of the same and on a larger scale. The press conference is a strong indicator that he is losing it mentally and he is feeling pressure that he has never felt before. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28522157568308616062014-10-24T22:31:44.841-04:002014-10-24T22:31:44.841-04:00"I do not condone putting divisions against e..."I do not condone putting divisions against each other or union vs non union workers in this county"<br /><br />This is exactly what the Republican money boys want AND it is working. Look at how many people would rather tear down their neighbor than help each other have a better life.<br /><br />Middle-class Americans are the victims of their own stupidity The Koch Brothers et al, thank you for your service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53155597174347716872014-10-24T22:19:50.133-04:002014-10-24T22:19:50.133-04:00@419 it is workers like you that say things that a...@419 it is workers like you that say things that are attacking on blogs as well as the brown bag lunches that hinder other workers with valid points to make to Brown and the public. <br /><br />I do not condone putting divisions against each other or union vs non union workers in this county. This is exactly what Brown wants to happen. The workforce needs to unite and stay unified. He is trying to punish and bust up the entire workforce of the county. <br /><br />Please think and gain some foresight before you say something! <br /><br />We are all in the same boat. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71196680501348450592014-10-24T19:05:36.585-04:002014-10-24T19:05:36.585-04:00I was duped along with a ton of other voters who d...I was duped along with a ton of other voters who did not vote for this. We was robbed and lied to and shame on us for not recognizing the wolf in sheeps clothing that John Brown has turned out to be. The learning curve period is over now. This is a travesty and there is very little recourse for the public right now. What to do? Maybe a work stoppage is coming. It might actually get his attention and impress upon him the need for public service workers to county government. We need to stick together now more than ever. Only way to defeat a bully is to stand up to him and call his bluff. Enough public pressure and he will melt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37532268580231761462014-10-24T19:02:53.479-04:002014-10-24T19:02:53.479-04:00It's a sad day when other divisions are going ...It's a sad day when other divisions are going after each other when everyone is being screwed over by the same person. But just to be clear.. didn't 2 cyf workers apply for the MH supervisor job? Guess they weren't to concerned about unfilled positions in cyf and too many MH supervisors when they went for a MH supervisor job. And when a majority of cyf management leaves, I hope you'll come back and blast brown again for filling positions in your unit. I'm sure you need positions in cyf but don't add to the chaos of this situation by blasting others. I have never heard a MH work union or not blast cyf. It's a sad day for human services that this is what it's becoming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91966273314645757262014-10-24T16:54:20.524-04:002014-10-24T16:54:20.524-04:00Both the M C and the Express have prioritized spor...Both the M C and the Express have prioritized sports coverage over every thing else. You may not like it but this is the only source that prioritizes political coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61958328967011681012014-10-24T16:44:38.110-04:002014-10-24T16:44:38.110-04:00That's what he's been doing from day one! ...That's what he's been doing from day one! But let's pit the County Tax Payer against the County Employee so he can come up smelling like Roses......well all I smell is BULLSHIT & it's coming out of his mouth!!Tired of Being Brokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950771064711692780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28259528579332439922014-10-24T16:19:14.512-04:002014-10-24T16:19:14.512-04:00There are more than 4 vacancies in C&Y, those ...There are more than 4 vacancies in C&Y, those are just the ones Executive Brown has agreed to fill. With all of the new child abuse laws taking effect as of 12/31/14, there will be at least a 50% increase in the number of abuse investigations done in C&Y each year. No way that can be done without filling vacant positions slated to not be filled.<br />As a side, Executive Brown says he is evaluating the need for all positions before filling them. That certainly can't be the case - every Human Services administrative position got filled right away. He has filled a Director, Deputy Director and Supervisor position in the Mental Health Division. Plus there was an existing Program Specialist. That is 4 administrative positions and there are only 13 caseworkers. In Drug and Alcohol, there are 2 administrators and 3 caseworkers.<br />Seems Executive Brown just likes filling the management positions throughout the County.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76691884054477328622014-10-24T15:24:10.212-04:002014-10-24T15:24:10.212-04:00He is a reporter by any definition you chose to us...He is a reporter by any definition you chose to use. He happens to not work for either of the regional daily rags. They do not cover political strife and if so only at the surface level. No investigative journalism appears on a daily basis except on this blog and believe me..lots of people come here to gauge the pulse of the electorate and public opinion. Love him or hate him matters not. Just give us some truth and a dose of passion along with that truth. You don't like what you read here..switch channels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80868188756632625752014-10-24T14:41:21.873-04:002014-10-24T14:41:21.873-04:00CAMPOS IS A BROWN LACKEY! GET OVER IT AND PULL UP ...CAMPOS IS A BROWN LACKEY! GET OVER IT AND PULL UP YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58618442049051002102014-10-24T13:06:44.795-04:002014-10-24T13:06:44.795-04:00Each Cabinet level position gets one additional ex...Each Cabinet level position gets one additional exempt position usually fulfilled by an Executive Secretary. Those positions are exempt and appointed. They are at-will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62167649375107509472014-10-24T12:31:35.843-04:002014-10-24T12:31:35.843-04:00She is getting the Executive Secretary to the Dire...She is getting the Executive Secretary to the Director of Fiscal Affairs per an email. I guess that has become an appointed position. Always thougth you had to apply for those positions. Guess not!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32156007690780677592014-10-24T12:09:40.363-04:002014-10-24T12:09:40.363-04:00There is another retirement scheduled in disbursem...There is another retirement scheduled in disbursements. Thats only a 2 person office. Maybe they can close that office and NO bills will get paid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com