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ITEM NO.:
SLO CITY CLERK
From: Camille Small <
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 3:46:38 PM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: Sewer Money
Hello Mayor and Council,
Let me make this brief. When it comes to government collecting and spending
huge sums of money, don't you always wish they had the foresight to
spend what they could afford? That they would balance the budget? Spend
within the budget.? Isn't carte blanche as you are continually asked to vote
for an unwise position? Don't agree to this unfair charge to residents because
your city employees want to continually overspend for one thing or another. Say, no
Well, there you go. Having City Manager and Staff ask you to vote for something
when there is not money to do what 'they' think is necessary should be a red flag.
Is there ever a time you ask them to hire fewer employees and pay fewer high
salaries? That would be a start. You could continue by asking them to hire
fewer consultants. 'They' seem quite skilled at spending. 'They' should
become good at spending less.
As far as the sewer discussion goes, surely there are experts (even within the
interested resident population). As a matter of fact, there is probably more
knowledge and expertise that could be of great service to you. If you continue to
listen to Staff and do not believe that residents can provide other ways to look at
a problem and its possible solutions, you will have overlooked your responsibility.
I am aware you have people in City Government who can be convincing. There are
times they misrepresent the facts and can do so very convincingly. A truly good
City Council would avail themselves of a residents' experience and knowledge ... at least to
take
a look at a subject from another angle. What would you advise a council to do if you were
not on it; if you were a resident wanting to submit a perspective worthy of consideration?
You will be doing your job well when you consider residents. We need you to represent
us --not Staff.
We feel we have lost what we voted for.
Camille Small
p.s. Should I let you know how I really feel!!
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