It's time for Council to revise the municipal code so that management-level appointments are "subject to Council approval." The Staff Executive branch has too much power when compared with Council's limited power. For better balance, Council needs to take measures so they can manage for results in a climate of transparency.

Step one would be getting more information about the current staff organization, and then adding mechanisms that will allow Council to make needed changes, including managing for results.

Nikki Nagaya will be a great addition to senior management and has a wealth of experience to bring to bear.

Lynne, council approval sounds like a good idea. Ohtaki and Keith previously pushed for Menlo Park to become a charter city to allow for similar changes, but there was no community support and the ballot initiative was dropped. If you decide to run for city council, please make this part of your platform.

"Keith and Ohtaki pushed for Menlo Park to become a charter city but there was no community support."

Sounds about right. Wouldn't have been the first time that happened.

Lynne, make sure you copy Ohtaki and Keith when you run for City Council. It worked out well for them.