SAFETY PANEL HEARS SKI HELMET, CORRECTIONS OFFICER RIGHTS BILLS: Lawmakers heard testimony on a collection of public safety proposals Tuesday, including a bill that would require operators of ski facilities to provide optional helmets (H 638) and an act that would create a correctional officers' "bill of rights." Rep. William Brownsberger spoke in support of the ski helmet bill he is sponsoring. "This is simply saying 'you must make this available to people free of charge' so that they have a sense that this would be an intelligent thing to do and that they have no disincentive to put it on, they can take that helmet and use it," Brownsberger said. The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security's hearing also drew former representative, senator and Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis, now a lobbyist, who spoke on behalf of the establishment of a "bill of rights" plan (S 1233) that would clarify legal protections offered to corrections officers. "The C.O. bill of rights basically highlights what the rights are of employees and correctional officers," Glodis said, adding that it would save the state money by helping to protect officers from costly administrative processes. 04/05/2011
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BOSTON Former Worcester County Sheriff Guy W. Glodis has wasted little time moving into the next phase of his career, setting up a new consulting firm he says will focus on public relations, community development efforts and legislative lobbying.
Mr. Glodis today registered as required by the secretary of state's office as a lobbyist with the Glodis Group, based in Auburn.
He said he is just beginning the work of lining up clients and hopes to use his experience as a former state representative, state senator and county sheriff to branch out into public relations and lobbying, while also venturing into media work as a political analyst with FOX News.
So far he has listed only a single client, Lan-Tel Communications, on his state lobbying forms, but said he is also in preliminary discussions with the Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federated Union, which represents correction officers working for the state Department of Corrections.
State law prohibits a former elected official from lobbying their former agency for one year. Mr. Glodis said he has received a letter from the state Ethics Commission outlining those restrictions.
I have a ruling from ethics that says I can lobby once I leave office. I just can't do any lobbying for or with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, for one year, Mr. Glodis said. He said that restriction would not affect his work for the state correction officer's union, or restrict him from lobbying that involves other sheriff departments or their employees.
He said lobbying will only be one aspect of his business, as he hopes to also provide public relations and lobbying services to range of community organizations and institutions.
We are in the early stages, but I am going to do a combination of different things, said the 41-year-old, who at difference phases of his political career was once the youngest state representative and later the youngest state senator elected in Worcester County.
I am also going to work in public relations field and with the media, he said, and in that regard, he said has already begun doing some television work as a political commentator.
I won't be doing any lobbying work until next week at the earliest, Mr. Glodis said.
What makes sense to me is to stay in the field that I worked long and hard in and am comfortable with and knowledgeable about and have a lot of contacts, Mr. Glodis said.
Mr. Glodis turned over the keys to the Worcester County Jail to the new sheriff, former state Rep. Lewis Evangelidis this week, as his six-year term as sheriff ended this week. He ran for state auditor last year, losing in the Democratic primary to Suzanne Bump, who won the general election.
AS TERM EXPIRES, WORCESTER SHERIFF GLODIS DRUMS UP LOBBYING BIZ
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 3, 2011..Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis, who is leaving office after a failed bid to become state auditor, has registered as a lobbyist and is soliciting clients for a firm he plans to open when his term expires this week.
Having offices in both Boston and Worcester, we can help you take advantage of the strong relationships we have built with elected and appointed officials on Beacon Hill and throughout Massachusetts, Glodis wrote in a letter to prospective clients obtained Monday by the News Service. I would appreciate an opportunity to set up an information interview with you to learn how we can help with the needs and concerns of your business.
Reached by phone, Glodis, who is ending a 14-year public career including stints as a state representative, state senator, and sheriff said he was unprepared to discuss who would be joining his staff.
That will all come in time, he said. Im putting together a good group of individuals. Noting that his term as sheriff doesnt end until Wednesday, Glodis added, I dont want to put the cart before the horse.
In his letter, Glodis said his new firm, the Glodis Group, would include highly experienced and motivated consultants, lobbyists, and lawyers that can effectively navigate the legislative and regulatory challenges that face many businesses.
Our staff has decades of government experience on both state and municipal levels including town government, litigation, collective bargaining, and regulatory experience, he said, adding, I believe we possess the unique public relations, lobbying, marketing, and advocacy experience to be a valuable addition to your company.
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