Middletown Forum : Doug Adkins http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Manager : Doug Adkins Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:27:16 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2014 11:04:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5726 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Doug Adkins : This law suit thing is really... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42411&title=doug-adkins#42411 Author: over the hill
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Posted: May 16 2014 at 11:04am

This law suit thing is really going to interrupt Dougie and Les's bid for city manger because now they have to hurry back to their offices and shred some more papers.LOL]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 11:04:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42411&title=doug-adkins#42411 Doug Adkins : Oh I'm sure you're right... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42410&title=doug-adkins#42410 Author: over the hill
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Posted: May 16 2014 at 10:57am

Oh I'm sure you're right about that,VV. Some of these people are just trying to keep their jobs because they have bills to pay just like the rest of us. They will probably breathe a sigh of releif when she is finally gone. But don't think for a minute that we have seen the last her in this town   There is another back room deal brewing if not already set for her in some capacity in this city, mark my words. IMO]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 10:57:24 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42410&title=doug-adkins#42410 Doug Adkins : over the hill wrote:Well here... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42408&title=doug-adkins#42408 Author: VietVet
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Posted: May 16 2014 at 10:14am

Originally posted by over the hill over the hill wrote:

Well here we go again Dougie has his but in trouble again because of what he has done to the landlords in Middletown. I wonder if council has had a chance to read this article? Do you think it will influence their decision on Dougie for city manager because now the city has to defend him AGAIN in a law suit? Well Dougie you might want to reign in some of that arrogance. IMO


NOPE. THE CITY PEOPLE WON'T ADMIT TO ANY WRONGDOING ON THE PART OF ADKINS, EVEN IF PROVEN IN COURT. HE IS ONE OF THEM, AND AS SUCH, IS ACCORDED THE TREATMENT EXPECTED FROM THE "IN-CROWD" AT DONHAM PLAZA. THERE CAN BE NO FOREGIVENESS NOR DISCIPLINE ADMINISTERED IN THE RANKS OF THE CITY POWER STRUCTURE IF THERE IS NEVER AN ADMISSION OR RECOGNITION OF GUILT FROM THOSE IN HIGHER POSITIONS. MOST IN THE CITY BUILDING IN HIGHER POSITIONS CAN DO NO WRONG. IT'S THE LOWER LEVEL WORKER WHO GETS STOMPED ON IF AN EXAMPLE IS TO BE MADE. PEOPLE LIKE DOUGGIE, LES AND MARTY ARE IN THE "NO-TOUCH ZONE".

OH, AND ON THE TOPIC OF ARROGANCE.....PROBABLY A REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UPPER RANKS AT CITY HALL. I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE EMPLOYED IN THE LOWER POSITIONS THERE. MUST BE A NIGHTMARE GOING IN TO WORK EACH DAY UNDER GILLELAND AND HER HENCHMEN. JUDGING BY PAST STORIES, PROBABLY A FEAR AND INTIMIDATION TYPE OF MANAGEMENT STYLE USED.]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 10:14:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42408&title=doug-adkins#42408 Doug Adkins : Well here we go again Dougie has... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42407&title=doug-adkins#42407 Author: over the hill
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Posted: May 16 2014 at 9:08am

Well here we go again Dougie has his but in trouble again because of what he has done to the landlords in Middletown. I wonder if council has had a chance to read this article? Do you think it will influence their decision on Dougie for city manager because now the city has to defend him AGAIN in a law suit? Well Dougie you might want to reign in some of that arrogance. IMO
]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 09:08:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42407&title=doug-adkins#42407 Doug Adkins : I think when push came to shove,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42405&title=doug-adkins#42405 Author: VietVet
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Posted: May 16 2014 at 6:06am

I think when push came to shove, Ms. Andrew would "fall in line" with the rest of them. She certainly is to be commended for her participation in the school debate topics here, but seems to take the "city voice" side of things during the debate. She has to show support as the School Board President whether she truely believes in the program or not. No independents, disagreeable/out of the box, or individual thinking allowed on the school board or council. Otherwise, you are labeled as (here's my favoite word).....DISGRUNTLED.

So much for independent thinking......or a new direction for that matter.]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 06:06:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42405&title=doug-adkins#42405 Doug Adkins : Dean you are probably right. She... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42400&title=doug-adkins#42400 Author: over the hill
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Posted: May 15 2014 at 3:20pm

Dean you are probably right. She would be a good council person. Lord knows we've drill her unmercifully on this forum and she holds her own and comes back for more. You have to respect her for that.]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 15:20:54 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42400&title=doug-adkins#42400 Doug Adkins : Marcia Andrew would be fantastic.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42399&title=doug-adkins#42399 Author: Dean
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Posted: May 15 2014 at 3:01pm

Marcia Andrew would be fantastic. She comes from a family with a financial and investment background, and she doesn't back down from a challenge. She knows Midedletown, its strengths and weaknesses.
 
Someone should be recruiting her over a bottle of Pinot noir.
]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 15:01:32 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42399&title=doug-adkins#42399 Doug Adkins : processor, I know, and you are... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42397&title=doug-adkins#42397 Author: acclaro
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Posted: May 15 2014 at 12:00pm

processor, I know, and you are exactly right. The public sector folks like to keep it in the family.

I can relate to your reference. I had a friend who has a Stanford MBA, who ran IBM's higher education group (servives, hardware, software) for 30 years, who also ran their university donation program. After he retired, he thought, like your friend, he would do the same, give back, and wanted to work for a small private university in fund raising.

After many interviews, and a year of time, he had no offers, as the schools couldn't bend an individual who had given them donations, knew the system, knew how to write massive grant requests, to hold a position internally. It was so biased, and he was so abundantly qualified, he went to work for a large Fortune 25.

They will hire from the group of 5, but missing what the city needs to turn itself around. And for the reasons you correctly stated.  
]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 12:00:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42397&title=doug-adkins#42397 Doug Adkins : Acclaro,Assuming that you could... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42396&title=doug-adkins#42396 Author: processor
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Posted: May 15 2014 at 11:47am

Acclaro,
Assuming that you could find a private sector individual who would be willing to take it on I doubt if he would be hired. There appears to be a bias against private sector people.

A buddy of mine was between jobs and thought it may be a way to give back if he took on the Economic Development job. He doesn't need the money. The guy is a Harvard graduate, was the Executive VP of Sales for a Fortune 250 company, had developed multi million dollar deals. Had been VP Operations for a Fortune 250 company. Knew about everyone (at high levels) in heavy manufacturing, Middletown's forte, and was willing to commit for a reasonable duration. He didn't get a second interview and they hired Robinette.

I have about zero confidence that they would consider a person from private industry.

Hopefully one of the 5 is what we need. I haven't been following it very closely and don't know any of the people so I can't judge. I am convinced that it needs to be someone from outside the current administration though. ]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 11:47:21 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42396&title=doug-adkins#42396 Doug Adkins : She is strongest of 5, if they... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5726&PID=42395&title=doug-adkins#42395 Author: acclaro
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Posted: May 15 2014 at 11:13am

She is strongest of 5, if they stick to 5.

More seasoned to play "bad cop" on reductions and restructuring. Allows council to play good cop.

No baggage, current city sings her praises. Passed on other offer closer to son; she probably has it.

Concerns; sun-setting, returning where she began, retire, JG no. 2.

Is it worth hiring her to make cuts, or pass levies?

Do a 3 year deal with a private sector individual, $500,000. for period.  

 
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