In secret, behind locked gates, our Nation's Oldest City dumped a landfill in a lake (Old City Reservoir), while emitting sewage in our rivers and salt marsh. Organized citizens exposed and defeated pollution, racism and cronyism. We elected a new Mayor. We're transforming our City -- advanced citizenship. Ask questions. Make disclosures. Demand answers. Be involved. Expect democracy. Report and expose corruption. Smile! Help enact a St. Augustine National Park and Seashore. We shall overcome!
Monday, May 15, 2006
Twelve Musts for the Next City Manager of the City of St. Augustine, Florida
The next City Manager must:1. Respect competitive bidding and conserve energy 2. Work to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse 3. Protect the environment and respect employees 4. Respect public opinion, not mock it 5. Respect diversity of opinion and employment 6. Encourage the artist, entertainment and academic communities 7. Respect democracy and our republic 8. Walk the halls and talk to employees 9. Be willing to say "no" to developers and Commissioners on their pet projects 10.Listen to the experts and citizens, instead of telling them what to think. 11. Not be a bully. 12. Not be Mr. Know-it-all on all subjects (e.g., environnmental law).
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