Where is Gary O’Connell?
by Dave McNair
published 10:52am Tuesday Oct 27, 2009
published 10:52am Tuesday Oct 27, 2009
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Charlottesville’s City Manager, Gary O’Connell, has been on medical leave since October 22, says City spokesperson Ric Barrick, recovering at home from a “private” and unknown medical procedure that is requiring him to “rest at home to recover.” An email autoreply from O’Connell says he will return on November 23. Barrick says that O’Connell’s condition is “not life threatening” and that he would “probably return” earlier than November 23. Meanwhile, Aubrey Watts, the City’s economic development director, has been left in charge, with city
staff filling in as acting City Manager on a rotating basis, says Barrick.
I would like to know who missed him in the first place?
Often seen in recent days and weeks at the downtown ACAC working out, wonder what type of medical condition this is that he can exercise but not go to work ? Come to think of it I’ll bet alot of people fit into this category.
That doesn’t surprise me, Sarah.
Sick leave, medical leave, light duty…. it’s all misused and abused while feeding at the public trough.
Not that long ago, had a city employee limp around on crutches on light duty for the last ten years of his career. As soon as he retired he was suddenly climbing ladders and painting houses.
And to think I got fired for not following doctor’s orders in which he wanted me to take off from work. And at which time, unlike Cole Hendrix, Gary O’Connell seemed to have no backbone watsoever.
Maybe this is a good place for Seriously to comment. Seriously appears to know of the hidden details.
Actually most cardiac patients are prescribed cardiac rehab at ACAC. So my guess, without any direct information is that he could be there because its part of his recovery. Come to think of it many joint replacements have rehab too.
A friend of mine had her knee replaced and she was back to work after 2 weeks.
Why is his position being filled on a rotating basis? Don’t we have an assistant city manager? This would seem like the perfect time for him/her to step up and show us that they could do the job for real. Or perhaps Gary doesn’t want anyone to know that the city could be run smoothly without him?
@Gasbag: Stop blaming others for your shortcomings.
Next!
Mr/Mrs/Miss boo!, if you don’t like the show, change the channel.
@Gasbag: You call this a show?
Wake me when something interesting happens!
You’re not it!