I have sat here for a few hours trying to write something. I have been in a sort of shock. Actually kind of fearful and depressed. Our head of SLO County Public Works, who has been with us pre-County sewer inception, is moving on from leading a large department of 180 in eight divisions, to a tiny staff of six in the beleaguered Oceano Community Services District. Talk about a change!
Well, we will all just have to get past the surprise, fear and depression, as I know I can't be the only one.
Sometimes a large job change is just needed. The sewer project is virtually in the bag. Really, aside from the ribbon cutting, should there be one, it is over half way to being done completely, all the parts left to go are already in place. It is under careful and excellent oversight. The other County projects are in good hands. (The lawsuit from ARB is so nothing compared to the CSD's bankruptcy over stopping the Tri-W project. Besides, what's a Los Osos sewer project without litigation?)
Life needs challenges, not glide paths. Paavo, you have done a stellar job for us in Los Osos. You have been essential to getting this reluctant town critical infrastructure for its health and our continued residency here. You have my gratitude and that of many others as well. I wish you all the best. Especially the odd joys of getting in there and fixing something that is an acknowledged mess. Oceano is beyond lucky to get you! I look forward to reading about Oceano's future successes.
Read the Tribune's story off this link:
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/05/09/3058508/paavo-ogren-oceano-csd.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1
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