We discuss current issues relating to the budget issues facing the City of Columbia and the Columbia Fire Department. There are no Part time solutions for full time problems.
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May 06, 2009
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From my own experiences, it seems as though Politicians live in an "Insular World", getting their information only from staff aids or what they see on TV.
When they look at the Budget "Bottom Line" all they see is "Dollars In and Dollars Out", and have no idea of the True impact of their budgetary actions.
It's "Loaylty" to the Special Interest's and Political Party.
Who ever mis-spent the money from the City's Treasuary, needs to be found out and held accountable.
Posted by: uk-fb-buff | May 07, 2009 at 03:26 AM
Jay on behalf of our entire station thank you for talking about these developments. We are ready to help reduce the cost as much as possible but we need our benefits. We also need staffing levels up to standards.
Come ride with us one day. We are "busier" than everyone.
Posted by: Shamu | May 07, 2009 at 08:03 AM