Comments on: Hodgson will become city’s top administrator

By: J. Vieux

J. Vieux — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:23:07 +0000

Lakewood has made the right decision. And although there are still a few bitter baseball park grandmothers, the city is going to be great overall.
If working 30 years for one city isn’t commitment and loyalty, I don’t know what is.
I feel confident in Kathy leading this city, and, like J said, we truly are fortunate to have her representing us.

By: Debra Hansen

Debra Hansen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:07:27 +0000

The appointment of Kathy Hodgson, while perhaps better than the other candidates which included a former City Manager of Tuscon who was fired in April 09 for financial missteps, comes with its own set of issues.

In 2008 Ms. Hodgson lied at a City Council meeting when she told the Council that 300 or 400 people had voiced support for a particular project. At a later meeting she corrected herself when it turned out that the number of comments was less than 20 and 73% of those were opposed to the project. Her eagerness to tell the City Council what they wanted to hear is worrisome at best and continues the trend we’ve seen from City employees. Lesson One: If you don’t know the real answer, don’t make one up.

And, why is it that this 30 year employee who loves Lakewood so much is only now “planning to move to Lakewood?”

There is a difference between the best of a poor slate and the best choice. Don’t kid yourself, J, the “Murphtones” love this choice. After all, they made it.

By: J

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:02:35 +0000

Congratulations Lakewood………

I must admit, I was convinced the Murphtones would select Rocky’s Clone, but they proved me wrong – bravo.

Kathy is an genuine, sensitive, and honorable leader with sound intentions for the City of Lakewood. She has proven deep loyalty and real “admiration”. We are truly fortunate to have Kathy representing us.