Something foul is afoot — actually, underfoot — at the Capitol, and for a change, it’s not politics
This just came in over the e-transom this afternoon at the Capitol – to all state senators and Senate staff:
Subject: Fw: dog waste in offices Sent from IBM Verse
Effie Ameen – dog waste in offices –
Capitol Complex has come to me with the issue of finding dog waste on office carpets. This has been an ongoing issue throughout the Capitol Building, including in Senate spaces.
Simply put, this needs to stop. Janitorial staff should never have to discover or clean up after pet waste inside the building.
Thank you for your attention.
_____________________________Effie AmeenSecretary of the SenateColorado General Assembly
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