I want to send a thank you to a local government official. getting flowers delivered is like minimum $50 these days so fuck that. something like a gift card might be inappropriate for a government employee to accept.

any ideas?

  • Onno (VK6FLAB)@lemmy.radio
    361·
    3 months ago

    Consider that any gift with a monetary value is likely something that they will need to report.

    Sending two cards, one to them and one to their boss is one way to show your appreciation.

    If you’re not sure about their boss, send the second card higher up the chain.

    • pelletbucketOP
      24·
      3 months ago

      that would actually be perfect. I was getting nowhere with her stonewalling boss

      • nailingjello@lemmy.zip
        22·
        3 months ago

        If their boss was being a problem, make sure you don’t tell them specific details about how the employee helped. Especially if the employee bent some rules or otherwise went above what they should have. It might get the employee in trouble.

      • themeatbridge@lemmy.world
        1·
        3 months ago

        Make sure you’re not getting her in trouble with her boss. Maybe her boss didn’t want to help you for some reason, and she was going around her boss. Just double check with her before you say anything to her boss.

        • pelletbucketOP
          2·
          3 months ago

          nah she’s new. anyway I’m trying to get federal law enforced before the city gets sued so