City employees unhappy with leaders prompt survey focus
City employees express dissatisfaction with city leadership as morale drops from 3.2 to 2.5 since 2005 and 2008. Commissioner Highberger cites stressed departments due to open positions and urges top priority on morale efforts for 2009. City Manager Corliss plans improved communication while Mayor Dever notes timing may affect results.
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City employees critique Commission in survey findings
A survey shows a majority of city workers disagree with statements about the City Commission listening to staff and acting in workers' best interests. Scores on access to management expectations declined from 2005 to 2008, while satisfaction with leadership and environment remained mixed. Overall 60 percent were satisfied with city employment, 67 percent with their supervisor, 78 percent with department service, and 56 percent believed unethical behavior would be detected and punished.
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Governors push Obama economic aid plan in Capitol Hill push
Most Republican governors side with their party across Congress but press for passage of Barack Obama’s economic aid plan sending billions to states for education, public works and health care. Governors seek relief as state treasuries drain amid the financial crisis while Palin plans talks with Mitch McConnell and other senators to secure Alaska’s share. Florida Gov. Crist contacts congressional delegation, Vermont Gov. Douglas to urge Senate approval.
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