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We Are Going to Work Smarter

15 Responses to “We Are Going to Work Smarter”

1. Lynne Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm

   I miss a lot without a TV. Sigh!

2. hmmmm Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 pm

   Democracy in action!!! The consituency i.e. residents, neighborhood groups, business community came forward to speak their mind, express their opinion, put forward their agenda AND they were heard, respected and the vote TALLIED! Manage, Mr Manager was the message!!!

3. Jack Mitchell Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 pm

   I was there. Every one of the Councilors support the motion. Only 6 voted for it, though. It had something to do with Pangy saying the sky was falling, so 3 voted no.

   Also, some Republican Taxpayer something or other was quoted profusely, saying that Gov. Patrick’s budget was hogwash. This somehow reinforced the notion that the sky is falling.

   I love it when councilors say, “Move Lowell Forward.” I’m such an easy date.

4. Victoria Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 7:12 am

   I didn’t get to the tv before 8:00 so missed the establishment of a Cultural Affairs, Special Events dept. How will that be different from COOL?

5. K-R-S Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 8:29 am

   Victoria..Mimi was citing current and past public hearings..

6. RUDY Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 am

   Boy, is Bud ** Caulfield a Piece of work or What
   he likes the idea-and the concept-but votes NO
   What a Phoney !!!!

7. Smooth Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm

   Wouldn’t a decent “Data Analyst” make more than $60k? I would think 60k would be a starting salary for such a job in the private sector.

8. The Mark Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm

   I’m flattered…..

9. observer Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 12:42 pm

   The 40-60 range is what the analysts make in other communities that use CitiStat. They would be paid more in the private sector.

10. Mr. Lynne Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Yeah it’s a tad low probably. But all that means is that you’ve got to have a strategy of getting someone young and talented. Someone of talent that is nearer the beginning of their career, but with enough of a track record that demonstrates ability. They are out there. I’ve seen these kinds of people in other fields. I’m sure Mendonca has seen people like this in technical fields as well.

11. SpindleSister Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    According to CC Mendonca, it appears as though the MIS department doesn’t really do much, considering how many people they have. Do they really need that many people to just fix pcs? Maybe MIS is a good place to start cutting people to fund this position (after all, with 150 less people in the City, do they really need all of these MIS people)?

12. bubba Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Wow bud is such a blowhard, and hes his biggest fan, hey bud the election is over you won a seat on the council, at least i found rita a little amusing in her opinion on the position with the cooks and all but when bud looks at the manager and says he loves a good debate and waxes on and on about pure nonsense i want to hang myself, i think i would rather he sing a song.

13. Prince Charming Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Guess who’s coming to dinner??

14. The Mark Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    PC: At least it isn’t Willie Lantigua and his $10K curtains. Oh and the $35M we’re all pumping into Lawrence. This state is awesome. Just when you think we’ve got it bad in Lowell I look at Lawrence and say it isn’t that bad.

15. Prince Charming Says:
    March 4th, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    I know we got it made in Lowell. Lawrence is in deep doo-doo. And I’m not saying this position is a bad thing, either.

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