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policy that requires management to seek council approval for new transportation funding plans and packages before seeking MPC/MPO approval; a process that the Springfield Council and the Co. Commissioners already engage regularly. Dennis disagreed so vehemently that he lost his temper and raised his voice, in the presence of various members and citizens. 5. This is the 3rd City Manager since I have served in office and I think access to accurate and comprehensive information is, presently, at an all time low. Sometimes I wonder if Dennis is just failing to inform me, or all of us, or if he is even in the loop. I recently asked him if the Fairgrounds is being considered as a back-up site for the EWEB site and he reassured me that it was most definitely not. It was only a matter of days before it was front page news. 6. What CMO staff does; providing Packet material, office supplies, conference registration, they do in a timely manner. I have repeatedly expressed to the manager the not-so-subtle appearance of political and personal affiliations in the office. I have also asked on numerous occasions, both publicly and privately, for a description of the support any councilor can expect from the CMO, the response has been to ignore the request. I have no idea what support other councilor's are provided, or what I should expect. 7. Manager and Mayor collaborate on this, and generally work sessions can be scheduled within reason. 8. The manager's oral communication is at times tailored to persuade rather than inform. I appreciate the manager's expertise but he and his staff frequently lobby the council for their preferred agenda. I frequently have to repeat and rephrase questions, using up my limit of 3 minutes, in order to get a definitive answer or relevant information. 9. I do not think the manager is receptive to constructive criticism. I think Dennis perceives any criticism, and even disagreement on issues, as a lapse in loyalty. His management philosophy of"One city, one voice" is indicative of a management style which does not appreciate dissent. 10. Follow up is a defining weakness in this administration. We should not have to read over previous, work or decisions, for accuracy and completeness; but we do. I so appreciate Councilor Kelly's thoroughness and eye for detail because he frequently recognizes mistakes and omissions that would otherwise be encoded. Often I ask a specific question and receive a general summary in non-response, after waiting weeks. I then have to reinforce the original request and wait more weeks for the information. Many questions just go unanswered. We end up having to track and repeat requests which is additional, unnecessary, busy work. I have been told by three staff members, on different occasions, that they are prohibited from talking to me. Dennis requires us to make all requests for information through him; I cannot call up a staff person in PDD to ask a question, even though community members and special interests have that ability.