City taxpayers to foot the bill

Looks like the city's back to mishandling our money.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2011/05/19/Mayor-ends-forced-police-concessions.html

"The city's revenues have recovered enough to end the emergency situation."

"The move would restore the contract of the Toledo Police Command Officers Association, including having city taxpayers pay the full 10 percent employee share of the pension contribution."

It would be nice if Bell dialed back some of the increased fees and taxes he slapped on residents to try and balance the budget. But no, he wants to use the little increase in revenue to end concessions with the police department. I see another budget hole soon, and another round of tax increases.

created by bikerdude on May 19, 2011 at 03:40:03 am Politics Comments: 4

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Bell is starting the re-election campaign.

Nothing to see here move along.

posted by dbw8906 on May 19, 2011 at 07:51:12 am #

Kill that temporary (permanent) .75% tax, then see if they want to continue paying the city employees share of their pension.

posted by Linecrosser on May 20, 2011 at 09:59:45 am #

LC, that's an excellent idea. Hopefully, next year enough people ignore the scare tactics and end that annual theft.

posted by 6th_Floor on May 24, 2011 at 10:55:49 pm #

TPCOA is management level. Hardly a surprise.

posted by shortysmom on May 26, 2011 at 10:20:27 pm #

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