Reader Comments

" Amen, Sandra. Maysville is made up of certain groups or factions that control most things. You either belong to a certain church or family. Or you're someone's drinking or golf buddy. It's not a secret. Everyone knows it.
If you don't really care either way, you stay. I chose to leave simply because this town has nothing to offer most professionals. You realize it even more once you move away. I love the family and friends I have in Maysville, I just have no desire to move back. "

" I am sorry but that is the way the cookie crumbles. It is hard to land a job anywhere if you don't know someone who knows someone. There is no such thing as equal job opportunity. Favoritism has always been a factor. "

" The position of County Treasurer is not one that will be taken lightly by any Mason County Fiscal Court member. This is a position that requires direct experience and involvement in local government to properly understand what is required. Also, government entities operate differently at different levels city, county, and state. These requirements are mandatory and cannot be taken lightly or overlooked. A small mistake can create major problems. Promoting from within is the best way for Mason County Fiscal Court to ensure that it's financial status remains positive and secure. Also, many may not be aware, but Mrs. Heflin has set very high standards for Mason County's Treasurers Office due to her involvement in many state-wide organizations. Through her leadership and communication, Mason County has established a great reputation for being compliant and also serves as a wealth of knowledge for those that are new to local government. It only makes sense that someone that has served alongside Mrs. Heflin for numerous years, and is aware of how local government operates, should "fill her shoes". Mason County needs someone that is experienced and properly trained on these issues, not just someone that is familiar with local finances. "

" The writer of this editorial left out some information on the position of County Treasure.
1. It is not an elected job but a job that is appointed by the Judge Executive with the approval of the commissioners.
2. It is not a secure job because if someone else wins the Judge Executive office, the new Judge has the choice of putting someone else in as treasure.
3. The treasure's office did advertise for the entry level position.It was in your paper and opened to anyone who wanted to apply.
4. You imply that the present Judge and Commissioners have something to hide because they promoted within. This a slap to them and to the No. 2 person. These gentlemaen have been elected to serve the best interest of Mason County. Do you write an editoral every time the Governor or President appoints someone to a job?
5.Last but not least, if you think these men, who call Mason County their home and are proud to do so, are less invested in the County than the gereral public, then you know absolutely nothing about them. "

" Promote within. Its the only sensible thing to do "

" Favoritism, as you call it, is called job-experience by everyone else.

You essentially printed in your paper that whoever is currently in position No. 2 isn't somehow qualified for the job. That's a very public slap in the face for whoever the unfortunate soul is that currently occupies that position. Now if they do get the job, everyone will think it's favoritism instead of... I don't know, maybe they earned it?

Favoritism and nepotism is a problem when there's a vacant position that nobody is in line to fill. When there's no one around that's qualified, and someone just hires a buddy instead of looking for qualified applicants, then you may complain. When there is someone who is qualified, trained, and waiting in line, and you say it's better to do an open casting call, you're not promoting fairness, you're promoting dead-end jobs. Dead-end public service jobs are not good for the community. There's no incentive to care about your job.

Where do you expect No. 2 to go to advance their career, another county? Perhaps you should research what it costs to hire and train an employee before you recommend wasting taxpayer's money. All the time, effort, and money Mason County spent training No. 2 is essentially wasted if you force them to go somewhere else to continue their career.

You guys should really apologize to whoever it is in position No. 2, do your your homework and see if they are a qualified candidate for the job, and then endorse them if they are, like you endorse candidates in elections when you like them. You should do that first, instead of encouraging outrage over a hypothetical unfairness. "

" giving the job to No. 2 is no different than this paper showing favoritism to the commonwealth attorney.....and this will not be printed... "

" One only has to look to Knoxville, TN for the mess that political appointments can cause. Nepotism, favoritism, the good ole boy network. Just goggle Knoxville mayor Ragsdale, Cynthia Finch and associates.
One of the reasons Maysville/Mason County has lost so many good people is the total lack of job opportunities and when a good job opens up, it is filled by the buddy system, not who is most qualified. "