06-27-2009, 10:56 PM
Thank you, reasonable1 for including this item on the forum...and welcome! I see you are a newbie...so am I, kind of...
This information is correct! I have a direct family member who has worked for Waukegan for several years now. He is considered part time, although he works 40+ hours/week. He does not receive any benefits nor overtime (which was okay with him when he took the position several years ago).
He is being told by high-level city staffers that at least 12 Police & 12 Firemen, as well as several part times will be let go; there's just not the funds to sustain such a staff.
DID YOU KNOW...there is a public protest/rally against this layoff strategy planned during the July City Council Meeting? Details are still being formed, and please stay tuned to this forum for additional information as it becomes clearer...I'll be sure to post.
DO YOU ALSO KNOW...Mayor Hyde, upon leaving office, can verify that the City of Waukegan had a $6 million "back up" surplus?
Reducing services to Waukegan taxpayers is unacceptable. Mayor Bob needs to continue looking at other creative methods to reduce the city's debt...he's a fool if he doesn't.
This information is correct! I have a direct family member who has worked for Waukegan for several years now. He is considered part time, although he works 40+ hours/week. He does not receive any benefits nor overtime (which was okay with him when he took the position several years ago).
He is being told by high-level city staffers that at least 12 Police & 12 Firemen, as well as several part times will be let go; there's just not the funds to sustain such a staff.
DID YOU KNOW...there is a public protest/rally against this layoff strategy planned during the July City Council Meeting? Details are still being formed, and please stay tuned to this forum for additional information as it becomes clearer...I'll be sure to post.
DO YOU ALSO KNOW...Mayor Hyde, upon leaving office, can verify that the City of Waukegan had a $6 million "back up" surplus?
Reducing services to Waukegan taxpayers is unacceptable. Mayor Bob needs to continue looking at other creative methods to reduce the city's debt...he's a fool if he doesn't.