I applaud your thoughtful editorial, ‘Crises have left us numb, . . ‘ The citizens of Palo Alto should be screaming for action. The ENRON settlement, the Utilities scandal, the glacial speed of fixing the SF Creek problem, the grossly overpaid-overstaffed-under-worked city staff, . . is truly shameful. Our energies have been diverted to expensive white elephants such as setting up a new 5-star police station when better use could be made of the existing premises. The City auditor deserves much credit for offering a new proposal (Daily January 25. ’06) to contract out labor and reduce staff at the Department of Parks and Recreation at a cost savings in the thousands. This idea could be replicated across many if not all City departments and has the potential to generate high cost savings and reduce our unfunded liabilities. I think many Palo Alton’s are disgusted with the overstaffing, wastage and bureaucratic ineptness but are unsure how to channel their frustrations. It is time to raise our collective voices and demand change.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Citizens of Palo Alto, time to scream! 3-18-2006
18, March 2006 Citizens of Palo Alto, time to scream!
I applaud your thoughtful editorial, ‘Crises have left us numb, . . ‘ The citizens of Palo Alto should be screaming for action. The ENRON settlement, the Utilities scandal, the glacial speed of fixing the SF Creek problem, the grossly overpaid-overstaffed-under-worked city staff, . . is truly shameful. Our energies have been diverted to expensive white elephants such as setting up a new 5-star police station when better use could be made of the existing premises. The City auditor deserves much credit for offering a new proposal (Daily January 25. ’06) to contract out labor and reduce staff at the Department of Parks and Recreation at a cost savings in the thousands. This idea could be replicated across many if not all City departments and has the potential to generate high cost savings and reduce our unfunded liabilities. I think many Palo Alton’s are disgusted with the overstaffing, wastage and bureaucratic ineptness but are unsure how to channel their frustrations. It is time to raise our collective voices and demand change.
I applaud your thoughtful editorial, ‘Crises have left us numb, . . ‘ The citizens of Palo Alto should be screaming for action. The ENRON settlement, the Utilities scandal, the glacial speed of fixing the SF Creek problem, the grossly overpaid-overstaffed-under-worked city staff, . . is truly shameful. Our energies have been diverted to expensive white elephants such as setting up a new 5-star police station when better use could be made of the existing premises. The City auditor deserves much credit for offering a new proposal (Daily January 25. ’06) to contract out labor and reduce staff at the Department of Parks and Recreation at a cost savings in the thousands. This idea could be replicated across many if not all City departments and has the potential to generate high cost savings and reduce our unfunded liabilities. I think many Palo Alton’s are disgusted with the overstaffing, wastage and bureaucratic ineptness but are unsure how to channel their frustrations. It is time to raise our collective voices and demand change.
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