tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6235848120877538082..comments2024-03-28T17:07:56.753-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Blocks Barron's Access To Financial Data Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53115088357179612672017-01-27T20:34:07.648-05:002017-01-27T20:34:07.648-05:00Voters need to vote Brown out! Stay vigilant Voters need to vote Brown out! Stay vigilant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67918664115133986742017-01-24T15:20:51.177-05:002017-01-24T15:20:51.177-05:00You need to learn how to read.You need to learn how to read.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89803236327173351002017-01-24T14:34:44.136-05:002017-01-24T14:34:44.136-05:00She told you Muller refused to talk to her and had...She told you Muller refused to talk to her and had her thrown out. I guess the reporter is part of the main stream media giving you alternative facts. Rather than confront the truth you ramble on about Brown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28742093802220131302017-01-24T10:29:34.833-05:002017-01-24T10:29:34.833-05:00I am just as willing to call Muller out as Brown a...I am just as willing to call Muller out as Brown and have explained that NorCo is getting more attention from me because that is where Packer worked for seven years. The whole system looks like it is a mess. It needs an overhaul. But there is no doubt in my mind that when it comes to shinning the press, Brown has no equal. I have never seen an elected official who simply ignores the press (and through them, the public) as much as he. Muller had nothing to do with Durante's ejection, which might have been the result of anew deputy who simply had no idea what he was doing. But Brown had everything to do with posting an armed guard outside his office when reading a statement. You can't run a government by ignoring the governed. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87901396797255998232017-01-24T01:45:54.607-05:002017-01-24T01:45:54.607-05:00Stop slinging bull. Muller threw the reporter out ...Stop slinging bull. Muller threw the reporter out by an armed sheriff. Paker was not given a foster child by Northampton County, was it Lehigh County that gave her a foster child? Did she live in Lehigh County?<br /><br />You want to crucify Brown because you hate him, he took away your special county privileges. However, if you were truthful you would admit you won't touch your buddy Muller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85021045438092699602017-01-23T18:24:46.303-05:002017-01-23T18:24:46.303-05:00Bernie,
How is it that theZe wierd circus freeks a...Bernie,<br />How is it that theZe wierd circus freeks and geeks can even obtain jobs in any human service field, seems to me to have tie's to the local vatican and church on the run with itZ many many TENTicles in the triboro arena area agenda cesspool?<br />Judd ain't no dudd like the deplorably disrepaired reel deel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84724920186449696342017-01-23T16:57:41.186-05:002017-01-23T16:57:41.186-05:00Look, we have no idea what happened in her seven y...Look, we have no idea what happened in her seven years with the county, which I do not consider a short time. I am not OK at all with stonewalling, no matter which county. And as I said before, let the chips fall where they may. This is the county that hired her, promoted her and fired her. This is the county that allowed her to foster a child. There are things the county is unable to say, but there are many things the county can say, and it is time to do so. If she was employed in LC, I'd be just as tough with Muller, but I doubt he'd handle this the way Brown has. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31497233040310419862017-01-23T16:50:32.713-05:002017-01-23T16:50:32.713-05:00Nothing happened in the short time this woman was ...Nothing happened in the short time this woman was employed by Northampton County. This is not on Northampton County. If you didn't work so hard to protect your buddy in Lehigh County you would be going after him. He not only stonewalled but Lehigh County had her foster. Muller also had the channel 10 reporter thrown out of the government center. I guess you are OK with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48484345181569645162017-01-23T16:33:35.769-05:002017-01-23T16:33:35.769-05:00"I am no friend of either Brown or Barron, bu...<em>"I am no friend of either Brown or Barron, but what do you want to bet that some of Brown's actions has to do with Barron appearing at McClure's press conference?</em><br /><br />I suspect that is part of it, but I think it's mostly bc Brown and Allen fail to understand the importance of transparency. You just don't ignore NBC10 for three weeks. There were many things that Brown could have said before he released his statement on Thursday, and there are still many things he can say now, without violating anyone's confidentiality. Then when reporters began tuning in to this story, you'll note the admin tagged Barron as in "a guest for constant attention," as the first comment here states. What they forget is that Barron told multiple administrators to get out in front of this story. He did not want to be the person revealing that Sara Packer was a county employee. But he felt, and I strongly agree, that something like this should never be kept bottled up. A 15 year-old girl was given the worst that life has to offer despite the involvement of numerous government agencies. This has to be frankly recognized. Of course, Norco is in no position to evaluate the system statewide, but it does control its own CYF. Why did another caseworker in 2010 rape a boy? What is the caseload for individual caseworker? What are the hours? Could this have been avoided here? <br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48428690955121232772017-01-23T16:20:57.785-05:002017-01-23T16:20:57.785-05:00"So much for working together for the good of...<em>"So much for working together for the good of the people of Northampton County. The two party system has failed us. "</em><br /><br />Unfortunately, Jeff, the two party system in place more or less guarantees the failure of any third party. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67746669353728941222017-01-23T12:03:45.148-05:002017-01-23T12:03:45.148-05:00Bernie,
We all must never forget, the innocent ind...Bernie,<br />We all must never forget, the innocent indigent ones are but a insurable peril within the county of residence! There is one big slush fund that all the ACTing perpatrators within the triboro cesspool pool can draw from for there modern social illZ development advertiZmentalistZ for this world wide collective gang!<br />One must delve deep into the depts of depravity to understand the nue nue nue REnue the circus carnival design? Not to sink there ship that has fallen into disrepair but the lady that was once redd killed the crowd and the video viewers hardcore?<br />REpublican redd<br />humanist by designXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616677843880436551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4676881904784533712017-01-23T10:53:41.358-05:002017-01-23T10:53:41.358-05:00So much for working together for the good of the p...So much for working together for the good of the people of Northampton County. The two party system has failed us. Too much petty partisanship. Sooo frustrating. Independents unite!sezaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698776444156914061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8433275520886815112017-01-23T10:05:48.283-05:002017-01-23T10:05:48.283-05:00E Mest---right on!
This administration has cover...E Mest---right on! <br />This administration has covered up the ridicule of families, and improper conduct of employees.<br />In a meeting with Amy Trapp, she fought me on every issue.<br />Unethical improper conduct is wrong, and worse when it negatively impacts the population we are employed to serve. <br />I have exposed a thumbnail sketch of Government administration at work as it pertains to serving our most vulnerable!<br />Mary BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43048296830619219852017-01-23T09:44:32.399-05:002017-01-23T09:44:32.399-05:00Granted, there should not have been a leak of a so...Granted, there should not have been a leak of a social security number. Baron is a good man that got to the bottom of this supposed sick woman with the facts and we are bashing him? It's the Brown administration that you should be bashing. Where is your heart when it comes to. Grace Packer???? Wake up taxpayers. Baron is working for all of us and Brown is working against all of us with our money.E Mestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64857198194165642672017-01-23T09:38:04.470-05:002017-01-23T09:38:04.470-05:00I am no friend of either Brown or Barron, but what...I am no friend of either Brown or Barron, but what do you want to bet that some of Brown's actions has to do with Barron appearing at McClure's press conference?<br /><br />I think the Ds and Rs in NorCo like to see who can out-petty the other side more. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32664126638590134632017-01-23T09:35:24.501-05:002017-01-23T09:35:24.501-05:00Yeah, right. And the next thing you are going to t...Yeah, right. And the next thing you are going to tell me is that Steve Shiffert is not the Easton High football coach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57096278254797040092017-01-23T09:24:33.620-05:002017-01-23T09:24:33.620-05:00Sassy R, Barron cannot be fired, nor is he bound b...Sassy R, Barron cannot be fired, nor is he bound by HR policies. He is an independently elected official. You can fire him at the ballot box. He is being attacked for being transparent and doing what Brown should have done. Also, he has point blank told me he is unable to perform his role with that computer access blocked.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5837054615414591602017-01-23T09:01:35.549-05:002017-01-23T09:01:35.549-05:00752--- Here is a policy that Amy Trapp should read...752--- Here is a policy that Amy Trapp should read, and follow.<br />Here is a statement quoted from the County of Northampton Code of Ethics----<br /><br />This policy is intended to promote the principle that public office OR public employment is a PUBLIC TRUST.<br />Where government is based upon the consent of its citizens, the public is entitled to have complete confidence in the INTEGRITY of government and government workers.<br /><br />Northampton County wishes to assure the citizens that the character and conduct of its officials and EMPLOYEES are above reproach.<br /><br />As employees perform their official duties, it is important that the public have the highest degree of confidence in our conduct.<br /><br />FELLOW EMPLOYEES, and TAXPAYERS, DEPEND ON THEM TO MAKE LAWFUL, ETHICAL DECISIONS.<br /><br />Mary Beth<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-92124629273131240342017-01-23T08:55:42.553-05:002017-01-23T08:55:42.553-05:00As someone who works with confidential information...As someone who works with confidential information, if I released any of it - for a second, for a minute, or posted on a billboard - I would immediately be fired. On the Morning Call article, Barron says he can still access information through other avenues, so it doesn't sound like his ability to do his job has been adversely affected. And just because her identity hasn't been compromised that we know, it doesn't mean someone didn't screenshot it for later use. Once it's out on the internet, there's no taking it back... I didn't see where anyone said he committed a crime, per se. If it's a violation of company policy, then there should be ramifications, no?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667170225212678267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77581800973451552832017-01-23T08:45:54.642-05:002017-01-23T08:45:54.642-05:00Maybe that's why Cathy Allen invited me out to...Maybe that's why Cathy Allen invited me out to lunch today, on the county!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71497411971812079032017-01-23T08:35:28.123-05:002017-01-23T08:35:28.123-05:00Under our Crimes Code, "A person commits a mi...Under our Crimes Code, "A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he intentionally obstructs, impairs or perverts the administration of law or other governmental function by force, violence, physical interference or obstacle, breach of official duty, or any other unlawful act ... ." I think the argument can be made that preventing the controller from doing his lawful duties is obstruction. Also, I see no defense that justifies this crime by charging that the government official had to be obstructed bc he inadvertently disclosed one number that might be a social security number for less than one second. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4840184866406343322017-01-23T07:52:50.066-05:002017-01-23T07:52:50.066-05:00Amy Trapp is as bad as John Brown. That departmen...Amy Trapp is as bad as John Brown. That department has doubled, creating new policies that don't really make sense for the supervisors that are tasked to enforce them. When you try to get assistance, they need to check with Ms Trapp, who is MIA most of the time. I hope everyone remembers what a total mess this administration has been and gets out and votes these bums out! You think John Brown did anything for the county? Yea, he did plenty! He help to organize the mass exoduse of employees that resulted in the current mess we are left with. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43362768044040590772017-01-23T07:52:35.735-05:002017-01-23T07:52:35.735-05:00It should not be a surprise that telling the truth...It should not be a surprise that telling the truth comes at a cost. <br />This is exactly my experience, you "pay the price" to tell the truth as an employee in the county of Northampton.<br />Mary BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43203411350138248692017-01-23T07:49:46.415-05:002017-01-23T07:49:46.415-05:00Brown's and Barron's behavior are outrageo...Brown's and Barron's behavior are outrageous and unacceptable. Both should be thoroughly investigated. Government shouldn't run this way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84696181943913328922017-01-23T07:06:43.092-05:002017-01-23T07:06:43.092-05:002:53, 4:10, 6:19, Barron was the one person who wa...2:53, 4:10, 6:19, Barron was the one person who was willing to open up about Sara Packer while county officials either stonewalled or actively misled reporters. While they circled the wagons or hid their heads in the sand, he was open about a monster who as in the county's employ, and was telling county administrators that they need to get out in front of the issue for the sake of the dedicated workers at CYF and to reassure the public that everything that could be done is being done. The admin and most of Council cowered, and now you anonymously crawl out from under your rock and attack the one person who actually cared about the employees and the public. Here's the thing. Though no identity theft occurred and the pubic disclosure never revealed that the number was actually a social security number, county administrators knew about this and purposely sat on it for over a week, waiting for the right moment to pounce. They had no regard for the privacy interest of employees and were only interested in lobbing a political grenade. I hope there is a resolution to censure Barron bc it will give me an opportunity to demand that Brown be censured for sitting on this information and for for refusing to be transparent about an ex adoption worker involved in the rape and murder of her own child. While ethy are at it, they should censor themselves for hiding their county email addresses from the public on the disaster of a website. Shame on you. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com