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Change wrote on Dec 3, 2008 4:24 PM:
What change did Adam Colby implement other than changing the entry way and opening the lunch hour to the public. All, good and good, but nothing earthshattering. Treating staff members is truly a much more important quality in a work environment. Of course, serving the public is great by opening the lunch hour. Creating a hostile work environment is not a positive factor by any means.
Courage in the Workplace wrote on Dec 1, 2008 12:41 PM:
t is evident that supervisors, Barbara Foord, (retired) and Tamara Houghton switched to another department. Perhaps this is self-evident of personnel leaving a sinking ship. I know both of these ladies and what fine qualities they possess. Filing a claim is extremely stressful but can help one to feel somewhat more secure in that harassment cannot be tolerated and hopefully eliminated in all work places. Filing a notice of intent is not a lawsuit and there are time limits in filing. Thus, an employee has to make a decision – whether to endure and be silent, or be courageous and file. This takes a great deal of courage to put yourself out there like this.
Old Neighbor wrote on Dec 1, 2008 12:24 PM:
I have known Tamara since she was a little girl and always found her to be very honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable in any field that she engaged in. I support her in her efforts in dealing with a difficult situation. Tamara is very caring and compassionate of staff members in dealing in this very hostile work environment.
COURIOUS wrote on Nov 23, 2008 1:27 PM:
Is Colby receiving monies on how to become a good department head? Or are we just bein fed a lot of "bull" hoping we will go away. Just want is transitional duties. I want something from my tax monies.
Where is Colby wrote on Nov 17, 2008 9:10 AM:
What's new insiders? Is he still on vacation on our tax $$? What is the attitude in the assessors office? Must be a tense place to work these days...
Observer wrote on Nov 15, 2008 4:33 PM:
I find it interesting that Mr Colby & Coos County Human Resources boss Mr. Allen were seen having an ammicable lunch together. How is it then that Mr. Allen can do a fare and unbiased investigation of Mr. Colby or his supposed unprofessional employees?
Wanting it to end wrote on Nov 15, 2008 11:10 AM:
Change in government always occurs and for the most part it is positive. Once Mr. Colby became Assessor elect and Main became Commissioner elect, they put on their new elected position hat. Main took off and Colby jumped the gun. There were numerous complaints made to Main and to the Human Resource department. Main chose to ignore them and he is getting what he deserved. Colby created the hostile work environment and Main went along with it instead of dealing with the problem. It will all come out in the end one way or the other. Let's give it a chance.
Mr E wrote on Nov 13, 2008 4:20 PM:
I'd love to know if there's merit with these accusations, or if it's just a case of people jumping on the lawsuit bandwagon.
Frankly, neither would surprise me in this county.
Frankly, neither would surprise me in this county.
Not Afraid of Change wrote on Nov 13, 2008 3:31 PM:
It seems to me that anytime a new person comes in and implements changes that will improve efficiencies and save the tax payers a buck or two, some one inevitably points a finger and screams "witch". The integrity of the office is lost as more people jump on board the witch hunt train, and it's a train wreck coming down the tracks.
I would like to remind everyone who it was that called for the investigation. It was Adam Colby. Why did he do it? Perhaps he would like to finish this disruptive business about a hostile work environment and get back to the business of running the Assessor's office with some modicum of respect...respect for and from his fellow coworkers, fellow public servants, and the citizens of Coos County.
There is always resistance to change, and some level of resistance is normal. But the people who have the guts to take on the tasks of implementing meaningful change in the face of adversity, those are the people I want working for me.
I would like to remind everyone who it was that called for the investigation. It was Adam Colby. Why did he do it? Perhaps he would like to finish this disruptive business about a hostile work environment and get back to the business of running the Assessor's office with some modicum of respect...respect for and from his fellow coworkers, fellow public servants, and the citizens of Coos County.
There is always resistance to change, and some level of resistance is normal. But the people who have the guts to take on the tasks of implementing meaningful change in the face of adversity, those are the people I want working for me.
George wrote on Nov 13, 2008 1:40 PM:
To: Future witness for the accused
I do know these two ladies and I have never heard them use world's best leader terminology.
What I do know is Mr. Main must think they are the world's best employee's because he wrote each of them wonderful letters of recommendation.
I do know these two ladies and I have never heard them use world's best leader terminology.
What I do know is Mr. Main must think they are the world's best employee's because he wrote each of them wonderful letters of recommendation.
Trucker wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:58 AM:
So let's carefully investigate this
Colby fellow before he becomes a "big cheese" for the County. If he is a rotten "cheese," boot him out! But if he passes scrutiny, well--- maybe political games are afoot.
Harassment and intimidation in the work place are unacceptable, period!
Colby fellow before he becomes a "big cheese" for the County. If he is a rotten "cheese," boot him out! But if he passes scrutiny, well--- maybe political games are afoot.
Harassment and intimidation in the work place are unacceptable, period!
future witness for the accused wrote on Nov 13, 2008 8:48 AM:
Before the election two of these ladies told me face to face that Mr. Main was the world's best leader and how happy they were to be in that organization. I am credible and hopefully soon I will be a witness for the accused. This would not be the first time a lawyer has been duped by a person jumping onto anothers claim.
A family member wrote on Nov 12, 2008 5:37 PM:
sorry al the pal:
I have just been so frustrated about all that is going on there and I think it is about time that everyone, community included, know the truth about Colby research his name on the internet and find out who he really is. Let me tell you. If the county had done this I'm sure that he would not have been hired.
I have just been so frustrated about all that is going on there and I think it is about time that everyone, community included, know the truth about Colby research his name on the internet and find out who he really is. Let me tell you. If the county had done this I'm sure that he would not have been hired.
GO LADIES wrote on Nov 12, 2008 5:13 PM:
To AL THE PAL
My sincerest apology. Please accept it.
I misread your intentions. Unlike those who are the subject of our comments I can admit when I'm wrong. Thank you for your support.
My sincerest apology. Please accept it.
I misread your intentions. Unlike those who are the subject of our comments I can admit when I'm wrong. Thank you for your support.
Al the Pal wrote on Nov 12, 2008 11:11 AM:
To Go Ladies and A Family Member.
Maybe you two should not read between the lines. My comments were IN FAVOR of the ladies filing the suit, and against the County covering anything up.
Jeez!
Maybe you two should not read between the lines. My comments were IN FAVOR of the ladies filing the suit, and against the County covering anything up.
Jeez!
GO LADIES wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:23 AM:
Those of you who served in the military know the consequences of going over your commanding officer instead of following the chain of command. Maybe thats why Adam Colby is no longer in the military. Too bad we can't court martial him before he takes over his elected position as a department head. I bet his suborinates won't be allowed to follow his example.
Old Coaster wrote on Nov 12, 2008 8:31 AM:
Thanks insiders for speaking up... the truth is coming out, as we knew it eventually would.. Since the Assessor-elect was Main's hand picked successor and ran unopposed, no one checked him out? Possibly some sour grapes from long time employees who were passed over by the new caddy on the block?
Tired wrote on Nov 12, 2008 7:58 AM:
County government is inefficient. People are entrenched in their jobs. Some do good work, some not. People have been doing things the same way for years. It is the culture. Change will be an uphill battle. Good luck with that.
GO LADIES wrote on Nov 11, 2008 5:33 PM:
Response to AL THE PAL:
Ever been afraid of losing your job if you blow the whistle? Where there is smoke there is usually a fire! Bob Main should have tended to business instead of believing he was a commissioner once being elected but not being sworn in. An "Obama" he is not. Maybe he needs to attend a class on his responsibility as a department head/supervisor.
Ever been afraid of losing your job if you blow the whistle? Where there is smoke there is usually a fire! Bob Main should have tended to business instead of believing he was a commissioner once being elected but not being sworn in. An "Obama" he is not. Maybe he needs to attend a class on his responsibility as a department head/supervisor.
A family member wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:56 PM:
To Al the Pal and Richard:
have you stopped to think that "Snakes wear suits" sometimes. I am a family member of one of the employees who filed the tort. If you knew two cents from the truth you would see that we elected a moron who is only going to cause more problems then he would fix.
I don't know how many times I have been in the office to visit employees and could feel the tension in the office. It was not a health work environment no matter how much the employees tried to make it so.
Next time think before you judge and support a "LOOSER".
have you stopped to think that "Snakes wear suits" sometimes. I am a family member of one of the employees who filed the tort. If you knew two cents from the truth you would see that we elected a moron who is only going to cause more problems then he would fix.
I don't know how many times I have been in the office to visit employees and could feel the tension in the office. It was not a health work environment no matter how much the employees tried to make it so.
Next time think before you judge and support a "LOOSER".
Sleepless in Coquille wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:38 PM:
Sometimes knowing a person on a social level and working with them are two different things.
Good people skills are a requirement both in and out of an office and Mr. Colby's people skills only extend to the world outside of the Coos County Assesor's Office.
Good people skills are a requirement both in and out of an office and Mr. Colby's people skills only extend to the world outside of the Coos County Assesor's Office.
Al the Pal wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:30 PM:
"Special Transitional Duties?"
Not a bad job description for 3600 dollars a month.
And how mush transition is neede for someone who is already in the same office?
This is getting thicker than a brick!
Not a bad job description for 3600 dollars a month.
And how mush transition is neede for someone who is already in the same office?
This is getting thicker than a brick!
Wheres Colby wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:56 AM:
If Adam has been back on the job for the last week, why has he not been seen anywhere in the courthouse?
Where is the press release?
Why doesn't Steve Allen in Human Resources know anything about it. Is't that where Adam's check is generated from?
What is performing special transitional duties? Who is training him?
Is Adam going over the County head like he always did in the assessor's office?
Adam always said that's the way they do it in the military.
Where is the press release?
Why doesn't Steve Allen in Human Resources know anything about it. Is't that where Adam's check is generated from?
What is performing special transitional duties? Who is training him?
Is Adam going over the County head like he always did in the assessor's office?
Adam always said that's the way they do it in the military.
Reader wants to know wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:26 AM:
MUST READ: Articles from the Lake County Free Press both written by a Philip Murphy. Google it.
First article is A Ghost from Boonville's Past: Johnson's Tale datad 1-17-02.
The Second article is The Rise and Fall of Jom Johnson dated 11-12-02.
After reading these articles it sounds like what Adam did at Konocti School District is the same thing he is doing in the assessors office. The article states that Adam "Jumped Ship" in order to beat the move to toss him over board.
It that why Adam turned in his RESIGNATION dated effective 4-1-02 before the school year was over?
First article is A Ghost from Boonville's Past: Johnson's Tale datad 1-17-02.
The Second article is The Rise and Fall of Jom Johnson dated 11-12-02.
After reading these articles it sounds like what Adam did at Konocti School District is the same thing he is doing in the assessors office. The article states that Adam "Jumped Ship" in order to beat the move to toss him over board.
It that why Adam turned in his RESIGNATION dated effective 4-1-02 before the school year was over?
richard wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:46 AM:
i met mr colby and he seemed to be a straight forward type of a person,was really into his job and informative.it was at a tax meeting for the new yr. i do belive some of the under laying problems are pretty much due to the changes he has proposed at present and future for the dept,some people cannot handle it.and maybe they should move on..sexual harassement is some times easily used,and is hard for men sometimes to prove inocentice of and now we have 3 claims all with the same ring to it,a guy doing that with 3 women sure wouldn't have much time for their job.. strange!!
What the wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:55 PM:
Sounds like it time for our tax dollars to go out the door. Don't have no idea what is going on but it has happened before and the county always votes to settle out of court.
CLUELESS in coquille wrote on Nov 10, 2008 1:13 PM:
Glad to see all the harrassment and shenanigans didn't stop the assessor's office from sending out our property tax bills on time . . .
And with the maximum 3% annual increase as allowed by law!!!!!!!
And with the maximum 3% annual increase as allowed by law!!!!!!!
Al the Pal wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:55 AM:
3 employees? 16 or more incidents?
Gotta be a frame up. You bet!
Can't possibly anything to it.
Gotta be a frame up. You bet!
Can't possibly anything to it.
Tom wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:49 AM:
You are finding him guilty before anything has been investigated. That is the problem with this county. Everyone believes gossip and inuendo rather than waiting for he truth.
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