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I still have several questions about this letter. How has Mr. Cushman not asked for a copy? After learning that its possible that a minority of WFD were at the meeting, does this really call into question the departments integrity? The department does a lot of good in this community. The problem is this issue is passionate. Members of the WFD have worked hard, contributed to pensions, and have been told they will get to retire with "x" amount. These contracts were negotiated in good faith, not with ill will or contempt for taxpayers.

On the taxpayer side people are tired of property taxes and car taxes that are regressive in nature. (Keep in mind city employees are not exempt from these taxes). Year after year taxes go up, and people begin to resent the public sector. I don't understand the anger at people who go to work everyday, some risking their lives for this city. Not many people would allow their work to slash their benefits and pay without gaining something in return. We should not expect differently from our public employees.

While I feel that concessions are needed, I believe that the administration will need to give something in return. You cannot demand employees take pay cuts, contribute more towards pensions and health care without giving a little. How do you get this done? Start with new hires? People with less than 10 years? What is REALISTIC? Let's stop with the video taping and demonization of these guys. How can this city be on stronger financial ground? Something that I know both sides are interested in.

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