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and firefighters
appears that something is being taken away from him. He said the police
have an inherent hazard with their duty, and it appeared to him Council is under the
impression they get a little more than a regular employee. He said the police officers and
firefighters do not think they are better than any employee and do not under value any
employee that works for the City, but he thought what they do is pretty important and when
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he on, his
signed pension is what he fully expects to have when he retires. He said the
current administration has done the Police Department good and Ms. Shanahan enjoys
their unwavering support and loyalty because of that; but previous to this administration
there was always a little chirp in the background, union, and that died. He said he looks at
the and the
budget expenditures and they have been done fair, so the chirp has not been
around for a number of years. He said at this point in time, if they want to raise the City
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employees up to what they have that they are not getting, they are welcome to do so; but
becomes and
they are talking about taking away from them, that Union talk probably a roar
right now he did not think it is necessary. He understood Council has to look at the whole
picture and they have a hard job to do, but he is not too kosher about taking away from
him what he signed up for. He understood the budget constraints but asked that they do
not mess with the retirement.
There was no further public input.
It was noted that this was an educational briefing for Council to understand the pension
funds better and was not intended to take anything away from anybody.
Captain Rose Berry, member of the Police Pension Board, advised Council they are
welcome to attend a pension meeting at any time and to contact her if they have questions
or need clarification.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business the meeting adjourned at 6: 30 pm.
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