tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post8311108612609069574..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: It'd Be a Shame if City doesn't get LourdesBram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-30819655654971039202014-02-04T20:20:39.690-05:002014-02-04T20:20:39.690-05:00This speaks volumes about our schools. She won'...This speaks volumes about our schools. She won't move to the city because the kid has a great school at Upper St. Clair. <br /><br />Now, hopes of getting another high-powered parent (or set of parents) really worried about our schools, and in a place of power and leadership in city hall is lost. <br /><br />Our schools need a lot of help and attention. Oh well. The outward migration is confirmed.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-62746911594083145802014-02-04T17:40:53.384-05:002014-02-04T17:40:53.384-05:00It's no secret there's now going to be a b...It's no secret there's now going to be a <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/02/04/Peduto-looks-to-revamp-city-summer-jobs-program/stories/201402040143" rel="nofollow">blue ribbon commission</a> on optimizing the Sumer Youth Employment program. A good approach, by the way, and timely. And then Council members accepted City law dept. staff reasoning on burdens of proof without anybody extending their disagreement on grounds of perceived conflict. Lincoln wouldn't blanche.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-35892976139088715932014-02-04T17:22:17.786-05:002014-02-04T17:22:17.786-05:00So, Rev. Burgess votes to approve the new solicito...So, Rev. Burgess votes to approve the new solicitor. I have a feeling that he got something for his vote. A little horse trading Bram?<br />Anything insider that you can share?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-40619794832324036632014-02-04T12:35:02.967-05:002014-02-04T12:35:02.967-05:00If LR were doing it, I'd say personnel and OMI...If LR were doing it, I'd say personnel and OMI would have to do their due diligence at the due time, using due procedures. If I were asking asking anything else of City Council at this stage I'd have been wrong.<br /><br />By the way, if other employees would like to try to exploit any ALLEGED inconsistency to try to blow up residency for them all, I'd cheer it on. I don't care how many voters voted for it, if its that delicate and prone to interpretation and enforcement problems, maybe that should tell us something. After today's festivities, might as well add a post-it to every "nationwide search", You Are Not Welcome Here.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-71356625060433486702014-02-03T20:30:57.184-05:002014-02-03T20:30:57.184-05:00The bottom line is this, many a person have lost t...The bottom line is this, many a person have lost their city job in the past getting caught doing what she is doing. The test is this, ask yourself if Luke was the Mayor would you still be defending this????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-13050689520787695452014-02-03T19:53:03.342-05:002014-02-03T19:53:03.342-05:00No they don't get to move here methodically. T...No they don't get to move here methodically. The law says they have to be resident when they take the employment. I guess the Peduto administration is all about skirt the law, support political allies and bend the truth. Getting pretty sticky up there on the 5th floor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-61983253181895443602014-02-03T19:51:12.397-05:002014-02-03T19:51:12.397-05:00Where do you people get that Lordes is a talent? ...Where do you people get that Lordes is a talent? Seriously, what is that based on? Does she have municipal experience? No, she doesn't. Does she have contracts experience? No, she doesn't. Was she even a partner at her firm? no, she wasn't. Seriously, why in the world are we so compelled as a City with lots of competent lawyers to out to USC and find a republican who has zero experience for the job. Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-11514900251578847902014-02-03T19:17:25.495-05:002014-02-03T19:17:25.495-05:00"...a sentiment concerning whether or not Cit..."...a sentiment concerning whether or not City employees at all times and from the root and stem ought to have been longtime, dedicated City of Pittsburghererers, and the nearer suburbs be buggered"<br />Sentiment or not, the rules state only fire have to be "Pittsburghers" prior to hiring. However, (political grandstanding aside) from the article I read Lourdes had purchased a condo in the city. After spending evenings in the suburbs she would return to sleep in the city on certain days. If she were purposely bending(and possibly breaking, depending on the prior mentioned "domicile" argument) the rule that Burgess just took to a public vote, then he has a legitimate complaint.<br />Further, Peduto's knowledge and opinion on this situation will certainly be important in the coming negotiations with Police.<br />Any previous year and this is probably a non-issue. This year residency is front and center. If Peduto wants police to stay, he'll have to demand full compliance from his on staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-46908124546778309592014-02-03T17:13:10.878-05:002014-02-03T17:13:10.878-05:00On Acklin's desk, is my understanding -- and t...On Acklin's desk, is my understanding -- and the goal being to have it all online by the end of February.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-75998072503326533232014-02-03T17:02:19.099-05:002014-02-03T17:02:19.099-05:00And where is the work product of those transition ...And where is the work product of those transition teams now?Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-56605192699594734002014-02-03T16:06:03.075-05:002014-02-03T16:06:03.075-05:00I'm protesting exactly the right amount.
Rega...I'm protesting exactly the right amount.<br /><br />Regardless of our take on the terrain, the Mayor is headed this way, and there's a right way and an inexpert way to address the concern. We prefer process and facts to witch trials and partially-informed discord. When future happens and there's something actually to know about Lourdes' state of residence as a newish employee, then we'll know it. Pittsburgh gets to recruit some people, and these folks get to move here methodically.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-14588731084147785902014-02-03T15:41:23.417-05:002014-02-03T15:41:23.417-05:00You're protesting too much Bram. The ice is cr...You're protesting too much Bram. The ice is cracked and Bill shouldn't walk on it.MG Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-49802803881848314512014-02-03T13:52:08.621-05:002014-02-03T13:52:08.621-05:00I disagree that "Council Chambers is not the ...I disagree that "Council Chambers is not the place to raise questions related to residency."<br />Who we hire to make choices that affect our budget is an important discussion to have, as well as how we keep the money generated by Pittsburgh's economic strength kept here in Pittsburgh. <br />Many modern cities struggle with keeping taxes and other revenues within the city limits, and Pittsburgh is no different. The working population is double the actual population, but only the folks who live here pay for the roads and pipes people use all day while making their 'daily bread'. Those folks pay tax to the outlying townships and counties. We have these residency requirement laws for a reason. I don't know the details of Lourdes Sanchez-Ridge's qualifications, but if this nominee is the best person for the job, so be it, make the hire. But if this is a case of someone paying a few grand for a short term lease on an apartment and side-stepping the law, while other qualified long term Pittsburghers are vying for the position, then I want every aspect of that process to be investigated. Let me be clear, I am not suggesting that is what is happening here, only that it seems Council's inquiries don't seem as political grandstanding as much as day to day political process. If vetting employees given the reigns to any aspect of our government is not the function of Council, Then I'm not sure what they are doing up there.<br />Look, I don't argue that political games happen, nor do I object to the Mayor's nomination. I just disagree that this is automatically an attack on the new administration. If I'm wrong in the end, I owe you a beer, Anonymous person on the Internet. Uncle Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249156757106887093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-86674900573936797982014-02-03T11:31:42.760-05:002014-02-03T11:31:42.760-05:00Council Chambers is not the place to raise or ques...Council Chambers is not the place to raise or questions related to residency.<br /><br />There are there purely to judge the qualifications for the position the candidate is being nominated for. That is a simple vote.<br /><br />If the Council votes to confirm the nominee and the nominee accepts the position, it is then up to Personnel & Civil Service and the Office of Municipal Investigations to determine if the residency requirements have been met.<br /><br />Let's call for what it is. Burgess and Harris are simply grandstanding for their block of supporters and attempting at all turns to embarrass the new mayor and hinder his efforts at implementing his agenda.<br /><br />I give Harris the credit for standing by her convictions --- if she does not believe in something, she does not vote for it.<br /><br />Burgess, on the other hand, grandstands at every opportunity, complaints about everything that is going on and then caveats it by saying .... I will vote for this, but....<br /><br />At times, he has even resorted to public political arm twisting (trying to use nice terms here) especially in regards to the severance pay ordinance. I will vote for this; but, since we are opening the budget, I fully expect everyone here to vote in the affirmative when I ask for a $1 million for youth summer jobs.<br /><br />Just keep pouring through the money. After all, it was not political maneuvering like this that got Pittsburgh in the position we are today.<br /><br />When are these folks going to grow up and put the serious business of running this City first and their hurt political feelings last?<br /><br />I agree with you and hope that we do not lose a talent like Lourdes.<br /><br />Pathetic behavior by council!!!!!!!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com