tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post115206977936677336..comments2023-08-20T18:19:26.096-04:00Comments on Laurel Connections: A Mushroom Goes To The WoodshedRick Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569452059694187noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-1152070332890785162006-07-04T23:32:00.000-04:002006-07-04T23:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rick Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569452059694187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-1152070110388377482006-07-04T23:28:00.000-04:002006-07-04T23:28:00.000-04:00Tom:I'm not offended. But you have every right to...Tom:<BR/><BR/>I'm not offended. But you have every right to be offended by me.<BR/><BR/>Point 1. Technology Use - I understand that the county needs to be prudent with its money but technology is not simply an expense. Innovative technology investments can create large returns on efficiency and<BR/>effectiveness. Technology is fueling efficiencies across the economy and throughout the public sector. I believe the county should get on board.<BR/><BR/>The fact that county employees do not have their email addresses available on the web site is but one small indicator. An email is so much more efficient than a phone call. Why publish phone numbers and not email addresses?<BR/><BR/>There are a large number of other policy changes that I'm sure could help the county be more efficient. I think that a citizen's commission to study<BR/>the use of technology would be an excellent first step. How about<BR/>appointing a blue ribbon panel of public and private sector technology folks to take a look?<BR/>The commission's terms of reference should include:<BR/><BR/>a. challenge the commission to review the county's acquisition, deployment, operations policies, especially where they empower business and citizen interaction.<BR/><BR/>b. Ensure he study's recommendations must be O&M and capital budget neutral.<BR/><BR/>Point 2 - The Liquor Board's failure to employ technology - I accept your explanation and stand corrected.<BR/><BR/>Would you be willing to post your response to the blog? Or may I on your behalf? I would like to make the correction public.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>rickRick Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569452059694187noreply@blogger.com