06-28-2009, 09:19 AM
Two very important things have been brought to my attention: First, at that end of 2007 the city finances showed a 15 million dollar surplus. Obviously there have been a lot of new developements and infrastructure changes but where did that money go? Second, I found the WPD crime statistics on the WPD website and it shows that these men and women significantly reduced crime in the city from 2007 to 2008. I cannot understand why the administration would want to layoff police officers who are actually making this a better community to reside in. It should also be pointed out that the numbers for 12 firemen may be inaccurate, I was told that possibly 16 firemen would be laid off and that an entire fire station (O'plaine and McGaw) would be closed, on top of 19 police officers. Considering that these services are already short staffed it will be a wonder to receive police and or fire service if the layoffs occur.