Received a couple of tips to keep an eye out for the City of Eureka to possibly have a receiver appointed in the near future. Had several other people approach me about the City Budget, lack of funding for public safety and services as well as spiraling pension costs.
Only one person, Patrick Cloney agreed to be interviewed on record and provided documentation of his correspondence with the City of Eureka.
Mr. Cloney is a long time Eureka resident and businessman. Generations of his family live here and have owned businesses. In addition to correspondence with the City; Mr. Cloney provided me with detailed documentation from CALPERS, Transparent California, Public Pay. Gov.
Mr. Cloney sent a letter to Eureka City Manager Greg Sparks with a copy to the Mayor and all City Councilmembers. He heard back from Councilmember Marian Brady and City Clerk Pam Powell.
Related posts:
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Town-tapped-out-Moraga-s-fiscal-crisis-shocks-12199104.php
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article45376695.html
http://theintelligentconservative.com/2017/02/6-california-cities-nearing-bankruptcy-cutting-jobs-street-repairs-etc/
Is that the reason why the police chief got a job in Santa Cruz? He knew Eureka was broke and couldn't pay his wages. How is it Eureka is giving a bonus $10,000 for new officers to apply? This money is general fund money so if they're broke-then they're even "more broker"!
ReplyDeleteCitizens of San Diego used the initiative process to deal with pension matters and while unions (and other vested interests fought back, so far the courts are supporting the legality of the initiative.
ReplyDeletehttp://californiapolicycenter.org/pension-reform-san-diego-model/
It seems like everyone running for any public office focuses on protection of undocumented residents, crime, schools and other 'progressive' issues. If I respond to a survey I reply that
none of those issues concern me, that pension costs will bankrupt not just towns, cities, counties but the state as well.
The tax burden (from all sources) is growing heavier and the legislature (and those who promote their agendas) fail to see that continued growth is not assured and with few real controls over how so many tax-generated funds are used, the various municipal entities are throwing good money after bad 'because they have to' (homelessness solutions need smarter thinking first, before any money is budgeted and spent).
I know another writer (categorized by loco as one of the "Anonymous Blowhards and Tinfoil Hatters")
who speaks the truth and provides the facts and especially questions various pensions and how they keep rising.
You don't have to agree with everything people say, but do be open because the alternate voices are those where you'll find information no where else (unless you do a lot of research yourself).
And keep supporting John Chiv and share what you learn here.
Thanks Gabriele. The issues we face as Californians, as Americans, are the same all over the world. It is important for us to remember that despite different economic or political views or beliefs, when the People are united, positive change is possible against vested interests.
DeleteA lot of misinformation seems to be floating around out there. EPD has been unable to recruit and retain qualified police officers. We're currently down around a half dozen officers. The cost to put a police cadet sponsored through the academy is close to 30,000 not counting the lengthy field training program after. It takes about a year to background, hire, and train a police cadet up to solo patrol duty. 10,000 to incentivize and hire an experienced lateral police officer who can hot the street running typically in just a few weeks makes the cost-benefit ratio a no brainer. The funding is coming from EPD's existing budget and not the general fund so no worries there. Hope this helps clarify things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification. However, the information and concern of citizens is that pension costs are increasing and the taxpayers are paying with increased fees, taxes, and cut in services. Citizens are not upset at EPD;they are upset at politicians and bureaucrats.
DeleteBen Kolodny mentioned this in one of his videos. The good guys are rejoining the civilian sector, while the Marxist colleges and news media are churning out the future "soldiers" who have been purposely dehumanized. Ben is spot on.
DeleteIf you want to appreciate the financial scope of what a hole Humboldt County is in as far as public employees and pension costs, this tells the story:
ReplyDeletehttp://transparentcalifornia.com/salaries/2016/humboldt-county
I didn't fully comprehend just how big some of the salaries are for public workers here. This is not sustainable at all...
The State of Jefferson 51 has been highlighting California's financial epic fail for quite a few years now. I'm surprised Calif is still hanging in there at all. With many new absurd bills springing up, it's probably safe to say who their new money is coming from.
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