Comments on: City of Tallahassee Fires 38 Workers

By: LP

LP — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:08:30 +0000

Like the 1st post, I’m amazed at the pay scale(s). Maybe I’ve lost track of the prevailing wages in the area, but there are five (5) Administrative Assistant positions in the list that were making at or over $50k per year. No wonder my small business has trouble getting help. I can’t compete with the City pay rates.

By: Fedup

Fedup — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 01:57:20 +0000

So, was Mr. Eddie Kring, the city employee that was brought over from The Edison by some sort of crooked deal – was he one of the ones that was let go? Or was his job so important to the city that he can’t be done without? Or maybe it has to do with that dangerous liaison between Mr. Adam Corey and our illustrious mayor and Mr. Fernandez.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 01:05:31 +0000

So they don’t need a Director of Public Works? Or a top environmental person? Those are kind of important in my book.

I guess after blowing all of our money on Gaines St, Cascades, and FAMU Way, we dont have any money left to build new roads so we don’t need a public works director.

By: Mr. Curious

Mr. Curious — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:39:30 +0000

In reply to News_Maven. There is one. And you can bet they know aplenty.

By: Joe West

Joe West — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:15:46 +0000

In reply to Dr. Erwin Jackson.

Erwin,
I admit I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, could you maybe explain to me how vacant positions save money?
I kind of understand it the position were filled there would be expenses incurred, but if it is vacant how does closing that position bring about real savings to help with the 4.7 million dollar shortfall.

By: Thomas C. Hooker

Thomas C. Hooker — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:02:04 +0000

In reply to Brooke C. Not just any attorney, an obama appointed attorney and the Tallahassee Democrat has been gushing over her for years.

By: Brooke C

Brooke C — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:11:08 +0000

But, they can hire attorney’s at $380 an hour? INSANE, CORRUPT, WORTHLESS!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:16:49 +0000

The 2016 firings, I think happened at the end of 2015 when Rick took over. But don’t forget all those that were quietly moved to other positions and then pushed (or fired) out… Dee, Michelle, Heath, Delores, Ivan, etc.

It just boggles the brain that they laid them off yet are still actively hiring multiple positions (many not included on their opening positions link)

By: Dr. Erwin Jackson

Dr. Erwin Jackson — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:31:23 +0000

In reply to Phil. I agree. Several important issues!

By: Dr. Erwin Jackson

Dr. Erwin Jackson — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:29:46 +0000

In reply to Phil. You can count on that. Some have visited me and I have assisted in acquiring legal representation. Reductions should begin at the top -not the bottom! Let's see how many employees who were fired had filed complaints about the city ?