Thompson: Let's talk

Hoping to improve communications between Hamilton County government departments, Administrator Patrick Thompson is hosting an Oct. 10 forum for department leaders. The forum is aimed at improving communication between the departments to improve service to the public.

Below is the e-mail Thompson's office sent department heads:

Good Afternoon,

As a means of enhancing communication among Hamilton County's top management personnel, I would like to invite you to join me on Tuesday, October 10th, for "County Connections" which will take place from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Paul Brown Stadium. (Please see attached invitation for details).

The forum - the first of what I look forward to becoming an ongoing series - will bring together top managers from Hamilton County's various departments and boards to discuss issues of concern to all of us. As you are aware, we are facing some historic issues in Hamilton County - issues which will truly define the future of our community. If we are to successfully navigate these issues, each of us must do our part.

One immediate step we can take toward addressing these challenges is to ensure that there is an open system of communication between all of us. This forum presents one means of providing and maintaining those lines of communication.

LET US KNOW YOU'LL BE JOINING US!!

The attached e-mail flyer details the specifics of this forum. I invite you to attend with those employees who you consider your top management personnel. In order to handle logistics and to make the most of this forum, I would ask that you log on to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=567732557404 in order to:

1. RSVP, by Tuesday October 3rd, with information on how many employees will be attending from your department. Please keep in mind that this e-mail may not have been sent to everyone who you consider your top management team. You are, by all means, encouraged to invite those employees to attend and/or encourage them to attend on your behalf if you are unavailable.

2. Submit specific questions you have for me as County Administrator.

I will organize the submitted questions into themes and attempt to address as many of them as possible on the 10th. I feel this will be a great way to share information and begin the process of formulating a team atmosphere among top management throughout the County. If you have any questions after reading the attached flyer, please feel free to contact Jeff Aluotto, Assistant County Administrator for Public Services at 946-4436.

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the first "County Connections" at Paul Brown Stadium.

Sincerely,

Patrick Thompson,
Hamilton County Administrator