As of last Tuesday, I can no longer offer my opinion due to the(Fair Campaign Practices Act) on all things City Budget. But I can offer information that is being made available to the Public as to educate those that have questions about the Budget process.
so here it is:
http://www.springsgov.com/units/comm...20v-082209.pdf
I offer information this as just a "regular Joe citizen" and nothing more...
Read for yourselves and go from there. In the Budget outlook are the break downs of each department and the cuts that will be made accordingly. This was made public by Penny Culbrath(city manager) on August 24, 2009.
To clarify some of the jargon you'll see. When you see reference "FTE's", that translates into "full time employees". The city manager breaks down all the departments(Police, Fire, Transit, Streets, Parks and Rec) and what impact will be felt in each department.
So there you folks have it. No arguing back and forth. Just the facts and information. You can read up on it at the link provided.
And with that, that is all I'm allowed to say on this matter and can offer nothing more, other then facts and information from the City Manger's Budget Outlook.