Please edit the poorly written Memo interoffice memorandum
to: Department Directors
from: County Manager
subject: Mismanagement/Corruption
date: November 25, 1997
During our staff meeting of November 5, 1997, I had an opportunity to discuss my personal and professional feelings and thoughts regarding recent events that surround our government. More specifically, the unpleasant experiences we have had as of late with continuing revelations of mismanagement, political patronage and worse yet, corruption in significant parts of our organization. In the past few weeks, subsequent to extensive media coverage on the pavement/repair contracts at the Water and Sewer Department, I have been approached by our Mayor and Commissioners, members of the media and residents of this community expressing their outrage and dismay at County government. All, without exception, told me (as I expressed to you during this meeting) that they are fed up with the ongoing reports on corruption. Frankly speaking, I too am fed up not only with these revelations but more so with our "business as usual" attitude, our perceived inability to act and the lack of professional and personal concern shown throughout the years for these issues.