Deputy Clerk Abubakar Jalloh swears in City Council appointee Vera Greaves.Abubakar "AJ" Jalloh came to City Hall in 2006 with the newly-minted title of confidential aide. He served in that capacity for City Administrator Carlton McGee until McGee resigned less than a year into his four-year term. Jalloh soon found his way into the City Clerk's office and worked with Laddie Wyatt until her retirement at the end of 2010.
Over the years, he not only learned the cycle of tasks in the office - City Council meetings, elections, liquor license renewals, taxi licenses and many kind of permits - he also earned his Registered Municipal Clerk certification.
Since Wyatt's retirement, Jalloh has begun to put his own stamp on operations in the office, specifically by making some technological advances. In 2010, the office suffered layoffs that have put a burden on its remaining employees, and the kind of changes he has made will serve to make things more efficient not only for staff, but for the public as well.
If the council approves his appointment as city clerk, there will be no learning curve in terms of becoming acquainted with Plainfield's particular demands, such as dealing with its special charter and its excessive number of liquor licenses. He already has a professional relationship with everyone in city government and with county and state offices that pertain to municipal government.
Jalloh has a lot to live up to in terms of succeeding Wyatt and Emilia Stahura in the post, but it appears that, if appointed, he will uphold their legacy of dedication while steering the office into an era of increased reliance on technology to reduce paperwork and improve communication. We await the governing body's decision.
--Bernice
congrats young man... congrats...
ReplyDeleteVery good stuff for AJ and more importantly the City of Plainfield. We need good energy, positive energy. It's important for our residents to have fresh blood, new ideas and good people.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing for the residents of this city is non partisan, apolitical, intelligent people to help lead and effect the business of the city. Even if people disagree or are from different sides of the table, it's important that we work together, regardless of affiliation or personal feelings and solve problems for the residents of this town. AJ seems to be the type of person who wants to work with everyone!
Way to go AJ. Way to go Plainfield.
Anyone who has visited the Clerk's office in recent years know that AJ is a class act. Always helpful and ready to go the extra mile AJ has established a solid reputation of professionalism. His appointment would be a real asset to City Hall. Good luck AJ.
ReplyDeleteAJ is competent, knowledgeable, talented, and courteous. Besides, he knows the ins and outs of technology. What more could we want?
ReplyDeleteHe'll do a great job for Plainfield!
How fitting, right in time for black history month!
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