Bob,
Yes, that is an actual quote, trust me, I remember it clearly. I agree with "Scooterbug's" reply that other measures could have been taken before laying off two very dedicated, hardworking, long term people who loved the Fire District and this community. It just seems odd to me that since that layoff, no other cost measures have taken place and time is running out to find over two million dollars (at least I have heard that is the recent figure). But, that's just my opinion and I am just one resident/taxpayer.
You are correct, layoffs are never pleasant for anyone, but they are heartbreaking when there were other options at least for now and until negotiations were close to conclusion. After 12 years with the District, I probably know more about what is going on than the ordinary taxpayer.
I am not a bitter or disgruntled employee, but if I thought that the approximately $200,000+ saved by the layoff was going to save the Fire District, I would have volunteered to leave; but I don't think that was the case.
Diane
Yes, that is an actual quote, trust me, I remember it clearly. I agree with "Scooterbug's" reply that other measures could have been taken before laying off two very dedicated, hardworking, long term people who loved the Fire District and this community. It just seems odd to me that since that layoff, no other cost measures have taken place and time is running out to find over two million dollars (at least I have heard that is the recent figure). But, that's just my opinion and I am just one resident/taxpayer.
You are correct, layoffs are never pleasant for anyone, but they are heartbreaking when there were other options at least for now and until negotiations were close to conclusion. After 12 years with the District, I probably know more about what is going on than the ordinary taxpayer.
I am not a bitter or disgruntled employee, but if I thought that the approximately $200,000+ saved by the layoff was going to save the Fire District, I would have volunteered to leave; but I don't think that was the case.
Diane