Help wanted -- must be able to look other way
The City of Portland is formally advertising for a new ombudsman. Unlike the old ombudsman, this one can be fired at any time. But they want someone with "a high degree of neutrality and independence." That's quite a cocktail.
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Comments (6)
It's also impossible. Of course, some people would do almost anything for money. Portland's mayor has surrounded himself with many of these people.
Posted by doug | August 18, 2011 6:09 PM
I'll do it. Like Groucho Marx, I have principles. And if you don't like them, I have others.
Posted by Allan L. | August 18, 2011 6:34 PM
I think the message this sends to CoP rank and file employees is pretty clear: "Whistleblowers needn't bother reporting anything, but if you do try, you won't be protected."
It's so much more efficient to not have to deal with such nuisances.
Posted by John Rettig | August 18, 2011 6:35 PM
I'll do it and tell the truth about the city and PDC. Oh crap that just disqualified me.
Posted by Ben | August 18, 2011 8:04 PM
Must have access to killer buds.
Posted by reader | August 18, 2011 10:00 PM
(in your best German accent):
I know nawwww-FINK, I see nawwww-FINK!
Posted by Mister Tee | August 19, 2011 4:16 AM