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totalitarian: one voice only and that is the official voice.~ In reality the city's workforce, <br />like the city itself, is made of many voices. Embracing healthy discourse, debate and <br />dissension is part of honoring diversity. I believe we are part of a vibrant workforce <br />deeply committed to providing outstanding service in whatever we do: rather than <br />receiving emails and trainings that make us feel as though we are doing something <br />wrong, let us know how well we are doing our jobs. When specific individuals within the <br />workforce fail to meet expectations, address those issues specifically. Beautiful new <br />buildings do not a "civic center" make: the heart and soul of these projects are the people <br />we trust to keep them running efficiently. <br /> <br />Dennis has impressed me as a City Manager who says he wants one thing from <br />employees, but who acts as though he is beholden to a different set of standards. I would <br />like meaningful efforts made to repair the rift between management and employees. I <br />would like to have the same ideals applied 'fairly to both groups. <br /> <br />Employee 11: <br /> <br /> 1. In what areas does the City Manager's performance meet your expectations? <br /> <br /> I have limited knowledge of Mr. Taylor's performance, but he seems to be doing an <br /> adequate job. <br /> <br /> 2. In what areas does the City Manager's performance exceed your expectations? <br /> <br /> Although I don't have specific examples, Mr. Taylor appears to be an asset to the <br /> organization and community. <br /> <br /> 3. What steps can be taken to improve the City Manager's performance? <br /> <br /> I would like to see Mr. Taylor be more approachable from the viewpoint of the common <br /> citizen and city employee. To be effective, a City Manager should make all citizens and <br /> employees feel comfortable and on a par with himself or herself whenever discussing <br /> issues or in casual conversation. <br /> <br /> Employee 12: <br /> <br /> 1. In what areas does the City Manager's performance meet your expectations? <br /> - Efforts to cOmmunicate are ongoing, using a variety of means. <br /> <br /> 2. In what areas does the City Manager's performance exceed your expectations? <br /> <br /> Focus on values and ethics development, and expectations of trainings about values being <br /> implemented by Departments. <br /> <br /> City Manager Evaluation 7 July 2005 <br /> Employee Comments <br /> <br /> <br />