• Editors note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from The Shadow radio program: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the countys responses.
• Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as “Da Shadow,” since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Councilmember gas allowances
How much gas allowance do councilmembers receive monthly?
Pursuant to the effective Salary Commission Resolutions and Operating Budget, councilmembers do not receive a strict gas allowance. Councilmembers receive an automobile allowance of $350 per month for expenses relating to the use of their personal vehicles for council business.
County audits
When will the council begin to audit the Department of Public Works and other departments?
At its May 1, 2019 Special Council Meeting, the Kauai County Council approved performance audits of the following:
• Kauai Fire Department: managerial issues;
• Department of Public Works – Roads Division: operational readiness and implementation of the general excise tax (GET) surcharge;
• Disaster-related funding: procurement and award;
• Department of Public Works – Solid Waste Division: operational and managerial issues.
The council is currently in the procurement/contracting process with an external auditor to conduct these performance audits, with audits scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2019‑20 (the current fiscal year begun July 1).
Hiring of county auditor
What is the status on the hiring of a county auditor?
The Kauai County Council continues with its on-going and continuous recruitment for the hiring of the position of county auditor, and has been meeting regularly as noticed on its council meeting agendas in recent weeks.
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751@gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.
eh why’s loop road blocked off?!