Mayor Cashman’s Old Model for Success

        

NOTHING’S CHANGED

In his recently celebrated decision to intervene in the EVMWD vs. Post Office battle over the connection fees for the new Carrier Annex, Mayor Bob Cashman once again displayed his management style which is oddly reminiscent of his Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society and WIN days.  You see,  Bob Cashman loves to lead the parades in Wildomar and get the kudos and applause of the crowd for his leadership.  However, at each event, an empty taxicab rolls up and Cashman steps out.

For example, the Wildomar bell project at the Wildomar Elementary School was actually, according to Wildomar Magazine’s sources, mostly put together by Gary Andre.  But when it came time to take credit, Andre was not allowed to share in the glory.   Cashman would not acknowledge Andre’s work on the bell project.

Back to EVMWD v. Post Office.  Wildomar Magazine attaches a portion of EVMWD Director John Lloyd’s gracious email announcing the resolution of the dispute with the input of Mayor Cashman.  Notice, if you will and if you have the stomach for truth, that Lloyd also graciously compliments Interim City Manager John Danielson for his role. 

“I am pleased to report the meeting between the District and the Postal service that Bob Cashman Facilitated was successful. The regional Facilities Director for the Postal service was very glad that Bob took the time to bring the two sides together to openly discuss the issue. The issue turned out to be mostly a problem of miscommunication on both sides, and with the passing of time it built up animosity amongst all parties.

I am very grateful to Wildomar’s City Manager, John Danielson for his assistance in opening up communication. By dealing openly, and understanding the problems as they relate to the bureaucracy of both agencies, John made a very valuable contribution to the meeting.

The Postal Attorney informed us the issue is now settled, and I’ve also been informed the contractor will be paying the connection fee and the meter is to be installed tomorrow.

My thanks to all that were involved; through open communication we have been able to avert a very bad situation. ” 

Let’s review.  Mayor Cashman facilitated.  City Manager communicated.   Lloyd’s email reads, to Wildomar Magazine, that Cashman merely held the door for the decision makers to walk through.  Sounds about right.

If you have any comments, Zak wants to thank Mayor Cashman for facilitating this morning’s issue of Wildomar Magazine.  Zak’s been taking a little heat for his treatment of Cashman and Zak wants to be fair as always.  Communication (sans Cashman’s input) can be made at zakturango@excite.com.