Study shows: County lacks dialogue

Whitman County government lacks an open dialogue between county offices, according to a recent report from Washington State University’s Division of Government Studies and Services.

That lack of communication exhibits itself in a lack of “factual or empathetic understanding” between departments.

“A general lack of trust is apparent within the County system, especially across departments,” the report stated.

WSU’s researchers found that, while employees take a great deal of pride in their own jobs, they do not understand or appreciate the work done in other areas of county government.

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