Maybe I am a bit too cynical, but cold weather shelters?

[Busta Hustle]

In many cases (Walton County for one) governments are overloaded. Tax receipts are down, the number of workers are down and the remaining are stretched thin, and needs for legitimate services have skyrocketed.

Ah poor little rich county Walton. In 2000 the total expenditures for running Walton general government (not including schools) was just over $50 million. In 2007 it peaked at a $137 million.

During that time period county wokers ballooned from 651 in 2000
to 930 in 2007. +279 (not including schools)

Government expenditures only went down to $119 million by fiscal end 2009 and workers were only reduced by 33 to 897.

Keep em warm buy em dinner and throw in some Christmas presents for the kids.

 

[Smiling JOe]

idlewind, I may have missed your announcement, but could you share with us which charities in Walton County will be having a cold shelter tonight?

 

[wrobert]

Students are allowed to get away with behavior that will not be tolerated in the workplace. So they wonder why they get fired when they talk to the boss like they talked to every other adult whose authority they have been under. It goes on and on and on. The issues are deep and cannot be fixed with soundbites and warm fuzzy feelings.

A great argument for better discipline in the schools. Why didn't I think of it. But you are right. I see young employees talk to supervisors in ways every day that I find just amazing. But it is because they do not know any better. Maybe a new direction in this State will result in some changes, but probably not.

 

[wrobert]

idlewind, I may have missed your announcement, but could you share with us which charities in Walton County will be having a cold shelter tonight?

I thought this all started because they are opening one in DFS.

 

[wrobert]

In many cases (Walton County for one) governments are overloaded. Tax receipts are down, the number of workers are down and the remaining are stretched thin, and needs for legitimate services have skyrocketed.

Ah poor little rich county Walton. In 2000 the total expenditures for running Walton general government (not including schools) was just over $50 million. In 2007 it peaked at a $137 million.

During that time period county wokers ballooned from 651 in 2000
to 930 in 2007. +279 (not including schools)

Government expenditures only went down to $119 million by fiscal end 2009 and workers were only reduced by 33 to 897.

Keep em warm buy em dinner and throw in some Christmas presents for the kids.

Most that is the completion of capital projects. Except for single cases of who knows what, there have been no real reductions in recurring government expenses in this county or State for that matter.

 

[wrobert]

Did anyone notice wrobert side walk surfing? Just want to know so I can write that check.

Sorry had not had time to joust with you this week. But no, I was home, in my house.