Archive for the ‘city gov’ Category

Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase 09: Peter Koht, “City of Santa Cruz O

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Peter Koht (City of Santa Cruz),
“City of Santa Cruz Offers Blueprint for Solving CA Budget Crisis with Social Media”‘
(Government as a Process)

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should I include past reasons for "ineligible for rehire" on cover letter for city gov. job?

Monday, May 31st, 2010

I know they will do a background check and i want to be as upfront about this as possible since the circumstances were beyond my control

As an Employment Specialist I would caution against using your cover letter to explain this. I agree it is best to be honest, but that information won’t come up on a background check. The hiring company can verify your employment, they can’t see why you weren’t rehired.
Have a polished, prepared statement ready for the interview, one sentence on why you weren’t rehired, then go straight into why you would be a great hire.

Mayor Mike Bloomberg gives Christine Quinn free ride private jet & other favored city gov workers

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

http://mayorbloombergkingofnewyork.blogspot.com/2010/05/mike-bloomberg-gives-free-rides-on-air.html
Adam Lisberg exposes this in The NY Daily News although he confesses he heard it from other reporters who apparently have kept “Air Bloomberg” to themselves for how long…..one, two, or three terms?
He has a bunch of homes. Do they get to stay at his many homes as well.
The conflict of interest board says no comment.

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Is it Constituational for a city (local gov’t) to impose fines on a private citizen…?

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

… based on an ordinance, and that property owners refusal to allow a third party into his "dwelling" to do an inspection when there is no evidence that there is any problem with that specific ordinance coming from this specific property, other than the fact it is located in a "zone" that contributes to the problem?

As I understand the right of a citizen to privacy in his own home, nobody could be, or should be admitted to his dwelling without his willful consent. Any effort of a party to still come inside will be considered illegal for the house, and trespassing on the property. If the act of going in is done on unusual points of entrance or by use of tools, necessarily causing damage to the structure, then that could constitute damage to property and/or forcible entry, with grave consequences under the law. In fact, this prohibition could even extend up to one’s car or boat as defined under the term "his domicile." It is the intention of the Constitution to protect the individual from illegal or unwarranted searches on his person or dwelling and seizures of his property.

However, on specific cases, the domicile of a private citizen may be violated during times of emergencies, if there is a need to extend help to an individual inside, or when there is obvious evidence of a fire in progress, or during calamities. An expressed intention of a party to come into the house may also be made on the strength of a search warrant. But in such a case, so many conditions had to be complied with first. One is when there is "prima facie" evidence that you are harboring a criminal, or the other, if there are dangerous substances inside your dwelling, say, prohibited drugs and explosives, and public safety so demands. But in any of these cases, a court order has to be procured first by the raiding party.

Any intrusion into the dwelling of a private citizen for reasons other than the above-mentioned or the like, will be violative of the rights of an individual to the privacy of his own home. And any law therefore that promotes these actions are not constitutional and should not be enacted in the first place, or if already enacted by some local body, are deemed rescinded and are null and void. If there are questions that should arise from the nature or validity of these laws/orders/promulgation, the matter or issue should be brought to the attention of the Supreme Court.

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DLM, the above is true during normal times in a democratic country. But even in a democracy, when there is Martial Law, civil liberties of individuals are suspended.

How many people are Employed in the Welfare Industry? Federal Employees, State, County Gov., City Gov,?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Millions of people make a good living , have full insurance, and retirment plans just to work in the Welfare Industry.
Why can’t we close it and give all American Citizens $100,000.00 each and still save money.
Like the Insurance Industry 1000’s of people are paid huge salaries and benifits to PREVENT people from getting claims paid.
For the severly handicapped Public Defenders offices could be made their gaurdians and control the how the funds are spend.
No more wasted money in the Department of Health, Agruculture, Department of Commerce, Labor Department. and more. And that is just the Federal Government. The Staes have all kind of offices.
Check out your state and see how many Departments have office after office filled with people covering all kinds of welfare matters. You will see there are 1000’s in each state
Just imagine how much money could be saved on retirement and insurance alone of these millions of Welfare Workers!

Too damn many bureaucrates working hard to justify their existance.
60-75% of every social program is paying for the buearucracy,the money never gets where it was supposed to go.

is it ethical 4 state and city gov’ment to entice businesses 2 relocate their operation to that state?

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

is it ethical 4 state and city gov’ment to entice businesses 2 relocate their operation to that state or city by offering them special tax breaks that are not extended to other businesses operating in that area?

If you’re just looking for an opinion…I would say yes. Wisconsin tried that with Illinois companies and succeeded in enticing some companies to move. We have a free market system and companies should be able to move regardless of the reasons. Tax incentives and breaks only add to it.

For the other part of your question…Long time companies already operating within a certain state should be awarded the same incentives, those incentives should be based upon how long that company has been operating within the state.

Schwarzenegger Visits Sacramento’s ‘Tent City’

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger toured a homeless camp that’s drawn international attention to Sacramento.

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Is it possible to get a high speed, City/State/Fed. Gov’t job while taking medication for seizures?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Is there any city, state, or govt job that I can do when having medication that suppresses myolonic seizures? I’ve had numerous tests to trigger one, including stress, sleep deprivation, strobing lights, etc…but all have shown negative. Is there anything high speed that I can qualify for and possibly get a wavier for?

Not if you tell the truth.

NH: Ron Paul buffs crash pro-gov forum – Manchester, spendin

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Sponsor: http://BurtsSigns.com – Spending cap opponents stage a “scare session” in Manchester. New Hampshire liberty activists respond with a hasty demonstration, then join the forum with fears of their own. The spending cap is a city charter amendment which would limit Manchester government’s ability to dramatically raise spending.

Featured in this story….Free Staters, who move to New Hampshire for more liberty….

http://FreeStateProject.org

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As a high school student, how can I best get involved in city gov’t?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

I am interested in such a future after I graduate from college, but to give myself a feel for it before hand, I’m interested in exposing myself to it. How can I best do this? I’ve considered meeting with my mayor and asking her if I could be an assistant of hers (I guess kind of like an informal intern). If not her, then perhaps a council member. Either way, I want to get exposed. How would you recommend I do this and what is your advice? Thank you.

Having worked for a city, I’m going to give you some different advice…..start at the bottom of the heirarchy and ask to speak to your city’s union president. You will get a good idea of how the underlying structure works, which will be invaluable if you are set on being a city official someday. Don’t ever forget the labor employees, without them you will have no one to manage.