Ellick sick? Or sick and tired?
When I heard that Butch had named a former tech executive to be the head of the Department of Commerce I was optimistic. Maybe Butch wasn’t the Luddite technophobe I thought he was.
Well today from New West comes a report that Elick has “gone on leave”. Hmmmmm
It’s pretty obvious, from Ellick’s lack of performance to date, that Butch either kept Ellick on a short leash or Ellick lacked the leadership I (and many others) were hoping for.
If this is a leave of absence do to health issues I truly hope Ellick returns in good health. However if that was the case I think they probably would have said as much.
Or this is what I think it is; Ellick’s sick and tired of working for a Luddite technophobe or the Luddite technophobe is taking the same action with his Director of Commerce that he took with the Governor?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Science, Technology, and Advisory Committee.
Thoughts? Anonymous tips are welcome…..
Seriously, could we have a more cryptic message? I echo your sentiments, Tac. I hope all is well, but there’s no reason to be so opaque.
There have been rumors re health issues, but regardless, it sure seems unlikely he will return, except to help find his successor. I do hope that Jim is (or gets back to) good health on all counts.
So, assuming he won’t be back soon (or at all) - what CAN we do to add our two cents on policy (and budget) issues???
For example, does TechConnect need our help?
p.s. Tac’s interest in spotlighting our success stories couldn’t be more timely.
What is “Luddite” - I must be a technophob. I don’t know any of the lingo.
Steph - From the ultimate authority on everything, Wikipedia - “the term Luddite has been used to describe anyone opposed to technological progress and technological change. “