I was doing some work around the city today, and ran into dozens of people I knew who were genuinely thrilled at the prospect of former Alderman Mike Schupp stepping into the leadership roll at DPW.
Mike had been a household name here in Ward Nine for several terms on the Council before retiring and moving closer to work. His last years engaged with Mayor Gallo were more like fireworks than teamwork and his exodus from the Council was expected to signify the end of a rebellious Ninth. Guess I proved that wrong.
The Freeman article says: The mayor hasn't received an application from Schupp yet, though he noted the superintendent’s job was just posted this week. The man currently in the job, Steve Gorsline, plans to retire next month.The combination of the sexual harassment case, the long years in the department and the $12K retirement incentive were enough to draw Gizzy to walk away from DPW.
The paper points out that the Superintendent position is paid $66,332. With benefits, the total compensation is $86,628 per year. We repealed the stipend for the Dock Master title during the last budget.
I dont know what Mike was getting paid in his current job with the state but the opportunity to come back to Kingston must be too strong to ignore. He said: “I have had a career with the state, and it has been a good one, but my roots are in Kingston." Mike went on to say: "I like the challenge.”
It will be a challenge. There's alot of work to do all over the city. The crews do a good job at what they do and their training allows them to do the tasks they are scheduled to do, but it's the morale within the ranks that need attention.They've been through so much this past year alone. So much that the Mayor, Council and Union leadership agree that Schupp's appointment would be instrumental in DPW recovery. That's saying something.
Submit your application Michael and lets see what your years with the state will bring to the table.
[I dont have a picture of Mike yet for these posts]
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I think Schuppy will do very well as the Supe. Shure the history between him and Gallo was the source of some great headlines, but that was then.
Mike knows the point of view of an Alderman and a manager. Recruit Schupp now!
HOPE MIKE COMES IN AND DOES THINGS RIGHT LIKE WHO RUNS THE SHOW HOPE HE KNOWS WHO ARE THE BOSSES AND WHO ARE THE WORKERS THIER ARE A LOT OF GOOD HONEST HARD WORKING GUYS AND GASLS AT THE DPW BUT THEN YOU ALSO HAVE THE ROTTEN APPLES LETS REWARD THE GOOD AND GET RID OF THE BAD THE SAME WITH THE REC DEPT AND CITY HALL
mike thier is a guy who works for th rec dept who every time i see him is driving a large truck while talking on the cell phone i know he is not watching what he is doing and also he is speeding someone is going to get killed by this guy if something is'nt done please look into it before its to late i think his name is ray
What is going on in the rec dept? Is Gilfeather going to be laid off? I understand the dpw is taking over the rec dept starting tomorrow Monday? Why such a secret or doesn't the common council know whats going on. As they cut the budget and still didn't know the beach would be closed and the summer program cut. What do Hoffay and Reynolds know about this? reddH
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