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Dear Falina,

I read all of the comments about the firefighters and yours is the most accurate. There is a huge difference between the firefighters themselves and the politics involved with them. I deeply admire the firefighters! I couldn't do what they do when it comes to the danger issue. I'll admit it openly. I'm just not brave enough to run into a burning inferno. Our Warwick Firefighters are the best in Rhode Island in my opinion. The "politics" involved is where I, and a LOT of other people have issues. You are absolutely right. It is the fault of "the lazy politicians who have mismanaged and squandered". But who? The Mayor? The City Council? The Union Leaders? The Union Membership? Blue Cross? The Taxpayers? The answer is ALL OF US! You, me and ALL OF US. What we need is open dialog with the goal of a better relationship between everyone. I believe that the contract negotiations should involve the City council. I believe the contract negotiations should involve the taxpayers that are paying the bill. I believe that "transparency" will make our politicians accountable not "lazy" as you say,and it will better manage taxpayers money, not "squander" it as you say. That's what I believe. Falina, you have a good, down-to-earth idea. Let's you and I push for greater transparency in Warwick. Lets make everyone "believe"!

Richard Corrente

Democrat for Mayor in 2016