Department head evaluation

Urged adoption of SMART goals tied to a countywide strategic plan instead of relying on technology.

Said the missing piece is how departments are actually evaluated against clear standards, noting vague job descriptions.

Encouraged incorporating public feedback and complaint resolutions into evaluations and building a culture of accountability.

Raised AI reliance concerns, suggested comparing Survey Monkey alternatives, and asked about the rise in department head terminations.

The Lake County News editor questioned what problems the evaluation process actually has and warned about AI manipulation and ongoing costs.