Here's my question: Why are these top slots assumed to have to go to "outsiders" via a national search? Do you mean to tell me that there is not one visionary, politically astute, committed, able body within our library system (or even as far as the Hennepin County Library System) that could succeed in this position and take our libraries to 'the next level'? I am absolutely dumbfounded by the necessity of a national search.
I contend that bringing in 'outsiders' to manage our system creates "paycheck" players; those who are not really invested in the long term success of the system whether it is State, County, or City government, libraries, schools or what have you. I urge those within the system to speak out and start developing leadership within the system so that we don't have to draft some "free agent" who will stay only until they have garnered enough experience to get an EVEN BETTER offer from an EVEN BIGGER city. Let's stop jacking the prices up like owners have done in professional sports just so we can win the 'super bowl' or 'world series' of libraries,, schools and City government! *RANT OVER* Bob Velez Shingle Creek Ward 4 > If they do a national search, it will take some time. Who > will be the interim director? The three likely candidates > are Jan Feye-Stukas, but her contract is up in March which > will be a problem for the board. Ann Christiansen doesn't > want the job. Amy Ryan, who is most closely working with the > architects for the remodelling and the new library, is the > logical choice. > It will fall to the interim director to search for financial > answers. > > WizardMarks, Central _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
