Introduction
We are pleased to present this newsletter, which is hopefully informative to the citizens of the State of San Andreas. Our primary objective is to provide you with the information you seek, and we sincerely hope that you will find it within these pages. The San Andreas State Government has demonstrated its commitment to addressing the challenges we have encountered internally, taking heed of the concerns voiced by our citizens. We highly value the feedback received from the public, the media, and our dedicated staff, and we are dedicated to incorporating it into our plans moving forward. In the spirit of transparency, we would like to share our goals for the upcoming months.
Public Works Bureau
With a heavy heart, I must share the unfortunate news that we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the operations of the Public Works Bureau. Established on May 16, 2022, the bureau was initially envisioned to provide specialized equipment installation services, conduct safety inspections of worksites and buildings, and maintain the public sectors of our city.
The first director of this bureau was Martin Haswell, who implemented the foundation of the bureau. After resigning from the position it fell under the leadership of Yuki Nakamura until November 30, 2022, the role of Directorship was later assumed by Ava Raven
You may be wondering about the reasons behind this decision, and I believe in maintaining transparency. The vision for the bureau has evolved over time, and its impact on the city has not aligned with our initial expectations. As a result, we have concluded that a comprehensive review of government bureaus is necessary, focusing on areas that require our utmost attention. The Public Works Bureau is something we intend to revisit in the future, hopefully with an already clearer goal, vision, and mission statement. At this point in time we wish to repurpose the hours and effort that goes into the bureau into more immediate and pressing concerns.
The first director of this bureau was Martin Haswell, who implemented the foundation of the bureau. After resigning from the position it fell under the leadership of Yuki Nakamura until November 30, 2022, the role of Directorship was later assumed by Ava Raven
You may be wondering about the reasons behind this decision, and I believe in maintaining transparency. The vision for the bureau has evolved over time, and its impact on the city has not aligned with our initial expectations. As a result, we have concluded that a comprehensive review of government bureaus is necessary, focusing on areas that require our utmost attention. The Public Works Bureau is something we intend to revisit in the future, hopefully with an already clearer goal, vision, and mission statement. At this point in time we wish to repurpose the hours and effort that goes into the bureau into more immediate and pressing concerns.
Property and Housing Bureau
We have been actively monitoring the concerns raised regarding Property and Housing in recent months. It is evident to us that the existing system has not met our expectations in terms of effectiveness. Consequently, we have taken the decision to ask Tiffant Brent to step down as Director of the Property and Housing Bureau and appoint an interim director who will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of this bureau. We are currently conducting interviews and having applicants undergo an extensive screening process to ensure that the candidate chosen for the interim director spot is more than capable of the tasks that they will face in their new position
Acknowledging your concerns, we have recognized the need to address the backlog of work within the Property and Housing Bureau. As a temporary measure, we will be closing the bureau for a period of fourteen days from the date of this press release, the goal is to allow our dedicated staff to catch up on pending tasks. Moreover, during this time, we will be reassessing the government grant process to identify more efficient ways of achieving our future goals and delivering an exceptional service that meets your expectations. In addition to examining the reformatting of our property contracts, we are actively working towards establishing comprehensive guidelines that align closely with the objectives of the Business and Licensing Bureau.
Acknowledging your concerns, we have recognized the need to address the backlog of work within the Property and Housing Bureau. As a temporary measure, we will be closing the bureau for a period of fourteen days from the date of this press release, the goal is to allow our dedicated staff to catch up on pending tasks. Moreover, during this time, we will be reassessing the government grant process to identify more efficient ways of achieving our future goals and delivering an exceptional service that meets your expectations. In addition to examining the reformatting of our property contracts, we are actively working towards establishing comprehensive guidelines that align closely with the objectives of the Business and Licensing Bureau.
Public Relations Bureau
Community letterbox/ Community Suggestion Box
The community letterbox has been replaced with the community suggestion box due to feedback from citizens in Los Santos. It was apparent that the previous setup was unsuitable, as all comments were visible to the public, leading to discomfort among users. Some citizens were using the community letterbox to file complaints about government bureaus or personnel and this was the incorrect area to submit these. If you wish to submit an employee commendation or complaint to the San Andreas State Government then we encourage the use of Commendations & Complaints, this will then be looked into by a member of the Internal Affairs Division and/or Board of Governors.
The San Andreas State Government has introduced this suggestion box to encourage citizens to share their ideas on enhancing our wonderful state. While not all suggestions can be guaranteed for implementation, this platform allows you to voice your thoughts, bringing awareness to your ideas and potentially inspiring others.
Point of Contact Page
In October 2022, we introduced the Point of Contact page, specifically designed for reaching out to Directors or members of the Board of Governors. We advise directing bureau-specific questions to the Directors using this page. Rest assured that they are committed to responding within a set timeframe of seven days. This will ensure more effective and timely communication between citizens and the government. If you are struggling to find the appropriate person to speak to about your questions. Please feel free to reach out to the Public Relations Director who will be able assist or pass it on to the most appropriate bureau. We will try ensure that this area remains constantly updated. In the event that a Director is on a Leave of Absence, we will promptly provide information about the employee who is responsible for overseeing the bureau during their absence.
The community letterbox has been replaced with the community suggestion box due to feedback from citizens in Los Santos. It was apparent that the previous setup was unsuitable, as all comments were visible to the public, leading to discomfort among users. Some citizens were using the community letterbox to file complaints about government bureaus or personnel and this was the incorrect area to submit these. If you wish to submit an employee commendation or complaint to the San Andreas State Government then we encourage the use of Commendations & Complaints, this will then be looked into by a member of the Internal Affairs Division and/or Board of Governors.
The San Andreas State Government has introduced this suggestion box to encourage citizens to share their ideas on enhancing our wonderful state. While not all suggestions can be guaranteed for implementation, this platform allows you to voice your thoughts, bringing awareness to your ideas and potentially inspiring others.
Point of Contact Page
In October 2022, we introduced the Point of Contact page, specifically designed for reaching out to Directors or members of the Board of Governors. We advise directing bureau-specific questions to the Directors using this page. Rest assured that they are committed to responding within a set timeframe of seven days. This will ensure more effective and timely communication between citizens and the government. If you are struggling to find the appropriate person to speak to about your questions. Please feel free to reach out to the Public Relations Director who will be able assist or pass it on to the most appropriate bureau. We will try ensure that this area remains constantly updated. In the event that a Director is on a Leave of Absence, we will promptly provide information about the employee who is responsible for overseeing the bureau during their absence.
Statements from the Board of Governors
Please find below comments from the Board of Governors.
Chief of Staff Emily Whitehorse wrote: The government is always looking to grow and improve itself in response to concerns raised by members of the public. While tough, we are hoping this recent shakeup shows members of the public that we are actively looking to continue working to improve our standing in the community, and foster better community relations within the public.
Within the coming weeks, we hope to see a major government reshuffle that better allocates our resources into providing better services for all members of the public, and ensures all operations are running efficiently and conflict free.
I do want to extend a heartfelt thank you to both Ava Ravenhill and Tiffany Mcmount for their service over the last 9 months. Despite this recent shakeup, they each contributed greatly to their operations and we are hopeful to continue to see them serve within the government in a supervisory capacity.
Governor Lewis Langley wrote: It is important to highlight the progress the San Andreas State Government has made over the last 18 months; we have recognized areas of Government that need change. We hope that with more focus on other departments, we can bring these up to modern standards as the guidelines and operational standards are not fit for purpose based on the current needs of San Andreas. On a more positive note, we hope with these incoming changes they will allow more citizens and local businesses to utilize the Government Grant Scheme and that it will better operate to support the purpose it was intended to serve, helping local communities get a leg up in a competitive business market.
Governor Jason Castillo wrote:I simply want to say that we hear you - your concerns have not gone unnoticed.
We have taken several steps to improve the city and ensure it meets your expectations. We are actively working on updating department guidelines and combating staffing issues to better match the evolving needs of our city.
Los Santos is a community and we are all in this together. I hope to continue the collaboration, share of ideas and support of one another so that we can all build a much brighter future for us all.
Governor Samuel Osborn wrote:Your concerns are heard, and action is underway. We're updating department guidelines and staffing to address your needs effectively. Together, we'll create a better community.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Closing Statement
As you can observe, the San Andreas State Government is currently undergoing significant internal changes. We acknowledge the concerns that have been raised and are actively working to address them in the most effective manner possible. Our primary goal is to implement smooth and efficient changes to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
In the upcoming weeks, we plan to organize a live panel where citizens can directly interact with the governors of the State of San Andreas. This panel will provide an opportunity for citizens to voice their thoughts and pose appropriate questions to ensure transparency and accountability in our governance.
In the upcoming weeks, we plan to organize a live panel where citizens can directly interact with the governors of the State of San Andreas. This panel will provide an opportunity for citizens to voice their thoughts and pose appropriate questions to ensure transparency and accountability in our governance.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OJ Wood, Esq.
Director | Public Relations Bureau
San Andreas State Government
✉ [email protected]
☏ 452-3997