Incompetent and unqualified managers are not immune to criticism.

(Editor's note: Mr. Patrick McDermott is Labor Relations Officer for CPUC)

From: Fanusie, Yaya
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 11:04 AM
To: McDermott, Patrick
Cc: Lynch, Loretta; Horner, Trina; Malcolm, Kim; Franklin, Wesley M.; Carazo, George A.; Peevey, Michael R.; Beauregard, John Bruce; Fanusie, Yaya

Subject: Re: Your allegation that I, Yaya Fanusie, Ph.D., want to bring the Commission Down.

Patrick,

You accused me of planning to " bring the Commission down" during our phone conversation this morning when I called to find out how much time do I have off to attend the State Personnel Board Hearing today at 1PM in Oakland. You stated that I have made it my intention to bring the Commission Down.

I asked you to tell me when did I make such a declaration?

I also asked you how come you interpreted my challenges to some managers and directors who are not honest, and who misuse and abuse their Authority and power, as constituting "bringing the Commission down?".

Look here man; I intend to make sure we have meaningful and substantive changes in the Commission. This Commission has expended too much of state funds fighting lawsuits and losing because there are too many managers and Supervisors here who ought not to be where they are because they are incompetent and not only that, they are not trustworthy. People like you fail to understand that we are not just workers here but also we are RATEPAYERS and therefore, we expect Managers and Leaders of the Commission to be competent, honest and above all to exhibit traits of fairness.

This commission is not a welfare agency for some in management to give the doles to their friends and relatives, etc. We need meaningful change here; it is long overdue. Ratepayers and the California economy require a commission led and managed honestly, efficiently, and effectively in providing excellent services for the Residents of California. I will not be intimidated: I will continue to struggle against official ineptness, lack of integrity, incompetence and so on.

I am not concerned if my action increased your blood pressure. You could help your health by joining the struggle to make this Commission a great place to work. Ok my friend?

Yaya Fanusie, Ph.D.(1981), University of California, Riverside