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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
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Should police and fire receive a pay raise?
Friday,
August 14, 2009
Well the rest of the city gave up their pay increases why shouldn't they do the same. Be lucky you all have a job. Because there are alot of people out there who don't!!
- Zos
We cut out all sorts of programs, we have done everything to cut back on budget costs except to reduce the size of city employees. Now, if the City commissioners, and civil employess would like to take pay cuts and sacrifice a little, then by all means give the extra to police and fire. But I am not willing to pay for it. Every morning, I see a Code Enforcement truck just hanging out on the corner, do we really need eight Code Officers ?? During the Road improvement project there were three workers sleeping against my garage door, I have Pic's.
If you want to give raises, please make sure they are earned and can be paid for without making those of us who have not had a pay increase in four years or health care pay for it.
The other day there were a group of people who had lawn chairs set up under a tree on Margate Blvd and West River Drive, these people were all without shirts and just stiing there, in the meantime, the rest of the group was stting in front of their house, less than desirable, they have broken windows and about eight cars. I watched as three Margate Police Officers drove on past.
So when considering pay increases, maybe they sould be based on individual job performance.
- Jeannine Marcoux
At the very least a cost of living pay hike should be considered. If our police force and emergency medical personal are not properly compensated for their duties, then the first ones to complain will be the first ones who don't see a police officer or ems person two seconds after they call 911. We should be thankful and more considerate when it comes to public servants who are paid to serve the public sector. If you don't approve, don't complain!
- Dave
Yes, they should get a raise. When something is wrong or you need help who do you call, night or day. There will be some who will disagree with me on my next statement, I do not think that the office workers need one. I too have not had a raise in some time now, but I am not out protecting the city were I live, they are and it is very dangerous out there. I live in Margate and i have for over 10 years now. Thank you to all of you who try to keep us all safe at your expense!
- Barb
Yes, Yes, Yes. They should get and do very much deserve a pay raise. Many of these dedicated people are not the rich ones getting richer, they are just regular people who do and provide outstanding service to our community. They work long hours and in many cases are in dangerous situations. They so deserve a raise. Lets take away some of the money and benefits from the "rich" politicians and then things will change with this economy.
- Gayle
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