Posted September 7, 200519 yr From the 9/3/05 Enquirer: Hamilton County is still without an administrator Search goes on, eight months later By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer Eight months after firing long-time Administrator David Krings, Hamilton County's elected leaders still are looking for a replacement. That's not a problem for Commissioner Phil Heimlich, who insists he won't be rushed. "Obviously, we're very anxious to get that position filled, but I'm not going to be pushed into a hasty decision," Heimlich said... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050903/NEWS01/509030329/-1/back01
September 29, 200519 yr From the 9/23/05 Enquirer: Interim Hamilton County administrator leaving soon By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer A week before Hamilton County loses its second county administrator in nine months, one commissioner doesn't think the job will be vacant long. "I'm hopeful that we will be able to announce a county administrator at least in the next few weeks," Commissioner Pat DeWine said Thursday... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050923/NEWS01/509230385/1056
October 2, 200519 yr From the 10/1/05 Toledo Blade: County still seeking administrator By Tony Cook Post staff reporter Hamilton County Commissioners plan to meet privately Monday to discuss a hire for the county's top job, but they aren't likely to make a decision even as the search for a county administrator enters its ninth month. "I would expect we would look at other candidates," said Commissioner Phil Heimlich. "I think it's important we get the right person. It's a $2 billion business and it's pretty important we have the right CEO - I'm hopeful we're close." The job has been open since January, when commissioners ousted 13-year veteran David Krings... http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051001/NEWS01/510010347
October 22, 200519 yr From the 10/21/05 Cincinnati Post: Hamilton Co. job decision 'close' By Tony Cook Post staff reporter The administrator of Colorado's second largest county is emerging as a leading candidate in Hamilton County's search for a new administrator, sources close to the search say. County commissioners interviewed Jefferson County Administrator Patrick Thompson on Friday, according to Hamilton County Personnel Director Gary Berger. Thompson has served as administrator of Jefferson County, just west of Denver, since 2003. Prior to that, he was administrator of LaCrosse County, Wis., for two years and Dunn County, Wis., for 10 years... http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051021/NEWS01/510210334
October 27, 200519 yr Okay, this thing keeps giving me errors every time I try to post this story. So here's the link. A new administrator has finally been named. Cincinnati Enquirer: Hamilton County hires chief (10/26/05)
October 31, 200519 yr From the 10/30/05 Enquirer: Hamilton Co. finally got prospect who clicked Administrator said hard-working, apolitical By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer A stalled search and a county commissioner's wish to see his niece led Hamilton County to its new administrator: Patrick Thompson. "We hadn't found the candidate with what we thought were the right qualifications," Commissioner Pat DeWine said of the long quest to replace David Krings, the long-time administrator fired in January. That search cost tens of thousands of dollars and interviews with almost a dozen candidates... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051030/NEWS01/510300401/1056/rss02
November 3, 200519 yr From the 11/1/05 Enquirer: Administrator's hiring debated County commissioners at odds over leader's background, record By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer After Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune read a Sunday newspaper story about newly hired Administrator Patrick Thompson, he believed it sounded familiar. Thompson was from Wisconsin and had Midwestern roots, was conservative and a "Cheesehead" fan of the Green Bay Packers... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051101/NEWS01/511010348/1056/rss02
December 1, 200519 yr Wow. This cat's off to a stunning start! From the 11/29/05 Enquirer: Auditor criticizes dinner bill County administrator will pay disputed amount By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer Hired to help Hamilton County control costs and be fiscally responsible, new Administrator Patrick Thompson is being criticized for a $120 meal he charged to taxpayers when he interviewed. Thompson arrived Oct. 13 and stayed at the Cincinnatian Hotel. He interviewed Oct. 14 and checked out Oct. 15. He and his wife ate at the hotel's restaurant, the Palace. The Palace bill included $11.75 for a no-alcohol beer and a glass of wine; $10 for a bottle of Evian sparkling water; $8.50 for lobster bisque; $32 for a duck dinner; and $25 for an Amish chicken dinner... THOMPSON'S EXPENSES * Room - $110 per night for two nights * Oct. 13 dinner - $42.81 * State sales tax - $7.15 * County use tax - $7.15 per night for two nights * City occupancy tax - $4.40 per night for two nights * Oct. 14 dinner - $120.38 * Overnight valet parking - $25 * Transportation - $164 Total: $602.44 Source: Hamilton County auditor http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/NEWS01/511290364/1056/rss02
December 16, 200519 yr From the 12/13/05 Enquirer: Commissioners rework Hamilton County administrator's contract before signing By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer Even before he starts his new job as Hamilton County administrator, Patrick Thompson is having his contract redone. When commissioners approved Thompson's two-year contract that will pay him up to $224,000 annually, they forgot to "encumber" the money to pay for his severance... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051213/NEWS01/512130361/1056/rss02
January 9, 200619 yr From the 1/8/06 Enquirer: PHOTO: Patrick Thompson, new Hamilton County administrator, started Tuesday. Just before his first commission meeting, he agreed to an interview. The Enquirer/Glenn Hartong Hamilton County administrator faces challenges By Kimball Perry Enquirer staff writer In his third year as administrator for Jefferson County, Colo., Patrick Thompson received a call from a consulting firm asking for his recommendations to fill a vacant job in Ohio. Thompson enthusiastically recommended David Krings, whom Thompson knew from their various county administrator professional organizations, for the job... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060108/NEWS01/601080387/1056/rss02
February 15, 200619 yr From the 2/14/06 Enquirer: Administrator remakes posts from the top BY KIMBALL PERRY | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER Hamilton County's new administrator is just six weeks on the job but he put his stamp on it Monday with changes that include hiring a budget director away from Cincinnati and paying another employee $20,000 not to work. "One of the goals," Administrator Patrick Thompson said Monday of his changes, "is to eliminate unnecessary waste, unnecessary costs of providing services."... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060214/NEWS01/602140367/1056/rss02
January 29, 200718 yr From the 12/19/06 Enquirer: County administrator gets bonuses BY KIMBALL PERRY | [email protected] Hamilton County Administrator Patrick Thompson got high marks in his job evaluation Monday - but he didn't get all of the bonus money possible. All three county commissioners - Pat DeWine, Phil Heimlich and Todd Portune - gave Thompson high marks for performance in his first year in the $210,000-per-year job. Thompson, 47, of White Oak, came to Hamilton County from Jefferson County, Colo., just outside Denver... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061219/NEWS01/612190335/1056/COL02
