Pamela wrote on March 30, 2008 09:43 PM: I've been reading and listening to accusations and complaints against Ron Lynn for a while. I feel it's necessary to speak out with my personal knowledge. We've known Ron and his family for years, and let me tell you: he truly cares about the public's safety. These stories are so inflammatory and blown out of proportion provoking anger against someone who's doing a good job. Of course, there's red tape in a government office and I'm sure he finds it just as frustrating as many of us do. But, that remark about him lining his own pockets was just the limit! This is the fastest growing city in the world! And some of you think $4 million a year is too much too pay for additonal resources? The inspections department is stretched to the limit. Could you stand to be scrutinized by someone who's got it out for you? And have no way of responding in kind? I know, Ron's not an easy guy to "like"; telling it as he sees it to people who don't want to hear it. I've never worked for the county, but have worked in and around the construction industry in Las Vegas for years and totally get the feelings of frustration. Especially with McCarran! But, really, give Ron a break. He's refused gifts from my family for his family (we've known them for 25 years!) because he has to be SO careful about how it would be perceived by people who have nothing better to do than create trouble for others who don't deserve it - at least not this much venomous crap. If you've got issues with the county - run for office. We'll discuss your effectiveness in the public forum of gossip, sensationalism, and as few facts as possible. Disgruntled ex-employees invited!

A Public Servant Forever wrote on March 22, 2008 09:24 PM: Lisa Jones was indeed placed in a very tough position, but the one thing that I do admire about her is that she will always tell you the truth. I think that is one of the reasons that the media is also drawn to her, because they know that she is going to be straightforward with them. Lisa stepped up to the Mic, and she told the truth to all of us, she did not try to sugar coat the situation, and she never has. She did not try to place blame, but only give the public the facts; she has always been this way. I don’t want us all to forget who is really to blame here, and that is the physicians, who took a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm, and completely disregarded this oath. These events were eventually going to come to light in our state. As public officials, we are compassionate and caring, but we can’t do our jobs if our hands are tied. Many of the surveyors at the bureau stay there primarily because they care about what they are doing more than about how much they are getting paid. I just cannot bear witnessing someone as caring and dedicated as Lisa Jones being discredited in the eyes of the public in such a wrongful manner.

ralph wrote on March 20, 2008 04:46 PM: The fact that this is actually going to get approved is almost surreal!! Where on earth can you fail to do your job and get more money!! Well, there is a bright side to all of this. Keep raising taxes to pay for all the employees and their wealthy benefits and pensions, and pretty soon, there will be nothing being built to inspect. Problem solved.

TimeRanger wrote on March 20, 2008 12:20 PM: And just how much is it going to cost to have someone watch the new watchers??

Lee wrote on March 20, 2008 07:37 AM: All government is a parasite on the people.

gerry wrote on March 20, 2008 07:31 AM: Jackson, adding more money to this problem is more than a joke. As always, when the government tries to fix a problem by adding money. it only gets worse.

jackson wrote on March 20, 2008 07:15 AM: Okay, here is a thought...FIRE everyone in the disfunctional office, and clean out the house. Let county employees know that their jobs are not just fat jobs with no accountability. Government workers become complacent with job security.

Then, hire new people in these jobs, and set new standards, new policies, and accountability for work. Place their feet to the fire.

Adding more money to this mess is a joke.

Tom Mikulski wrote on March 20, 2008 07:14 AM: It seems pretty obvious that if the commissioners are going to approve $4,000,000 for 20 more people to supervise the inspectors who are already being supervised(?) that someone is not doing their job. $4,000,000 divided among 20 people is $200,000 each. Can't we fire the ones not doing their jobs? That's how the problem is solved in the "real world". Maybe they are going to promote the people not doing their jobs into the new positions and then hire people who really want to work as their replacements at a lower wage and save some money?

As a former county employee, (3.5 yrs), (McCarran, Real Property Management), and a contractor I've seen enough to know that the audit didn't go far enough. I left the county, (cushy job as an electrician), because I had a difficult time with the employee and supervisory ethics standards and work ethic. My greeting at McCarran was "Who do you know?" and "Welcome to the Country Club". Does the public know how much these people are paid. Does the public know that these people are paid a "longevity bonus" because they've been there a long time, not because their production has increased or they have continued their education to be better at their jobs? It might improve if the supervisors were actually trained in basic management principles, responsible for their employees, and held accountable for their actions. It works this way in the "real world".

bobby luker wrote on March 20, 2008 05:57 AM: Not to worry tax payers, with a plan like this, I'm sure much of that 4 million is meant to line Mr Lynn's pocket. Why not?? If we spend 4 million to pay for someone not doing their job, might as well give that womeone a little bonus for folling the commissioners for so long. Or.. did he fool them???? Every contractor, sub-contractor, anyone who ever pulled a permit has known this for years