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ajm3s writes:

in response to lauralbi1:

Old Marco Man: You obviously have no idea about what it takes to run a City. There are areas where we could eliminate some spending, but when you compare our City Budget to other cities with the same size and infrastructure, we are not out of line.

If you have specific suggestions, you are aklways encouraged to present them or send them to City Council for consideration. But remember, there are 18,000 full time residents of which 13000 are registered voters and everyone has a say in how the Island is run. The Council has 7 (seven) members who represent all of us. And one of the three rfecent Council victors was victorious by 185 votes or 93 residents. The Island is not run for your apporval or liking, but rather for all of us.
I have sent a money saving suggestion to Council. I suggest that we do not need a Police Chief and a Fire Chief. An island our size could operate with a Director of Public Safety who would oversee both the Police and Fire. Saves a salary and a pension.
Ed Issler

Your suggestion would revert to what was originally in place, but due to kingdom building, it was agreed that they have two chiefs.

Imagine, two chiefs. And take a look at the last council meeting where the council agreed they were in the water rescue business but decided that the Fire Chief case for a 400K rescue boat was appropriate. However, pay attention to the discussion regarding the role of the police in rescue operations and the need for a watercraft (reference webcast provided by the city). Or you can read the last Eagle article claiming the new role of the fire boat thereby allowing incumbent council members to change their past view, while new council members bought into Mr. Murphy's thesis that the fire department is the only water rescue option for the city of Marco Island.

"The primary purpose of the proposed boat, he stressed again and again, is rescue, not firefighting. But even for firefighting, the new boat's Diesel engines will power pumps, providing yet another advantage over the Donzi.

http://www.marconews.com/news/2012/no...

And then I give you the latest rescue on the water:

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/20521627/f...

Not a Marco Island fireman or policeman required from the city of Marco Island.

Pay attention folks, the rise of safety at all costs is upon us!!!!!!!!!! Even with the new council in place all under the heading: City of Marco Island is in the water rescue business.

Really!

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