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Winter whacks city budget; city workers rack up overtime
Posted by: psloth on February 20, 2008 at 6:41PM EST

City workers have put in excessive overtime cleaning up this winter, according to the city's public works commissioner in a letter to city leaders.

The City of Racine has apparently just experienced its worst winter in 40 years, according to city staff.

More than 80 inches of snow have fallen so far this winter and its going to cost city taxpayers.

Rick Jones, the cities public works commissioner, wants to discuss the need for more overtime with a City Council committee.

Jones was scheduled to appear before the City Council Wednesday, Feb. 20 asking for a meeting with the council's Finance and Personnel Committee.

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Posted by: huh? on February 21, 2008 12:57AM EST
Worst winter in 40 years? I DON'T THINK SO!
We used to have winters without the thaws we've had this winter. We used to have 55 gallon barrels of sand at most busy corners to help with traction on the street corners and sidewalks.
We used to have cleanup crews that actually did their jobs and had enough time left over to plow paths through the parks so we could walk to school.
Look up the stats and you'll see what a crock this article is.

Posted by: iloozyun on February 21, 2008 3:18PM EST
i doubt the politics too... worst winter in 40 years?

but thanks to all the city workers who have been out there working their hineys off to clear our streets. no easy task!

Posted by: Bob Vance on February 23, 2008 7:11PM EST
Great...let's start by not plowing streets on Monday/Tuesday snow. You want service? Pay up! Nothing is free. Bad year? Tough! Deal with it

Posted by: infofinder1234 on April 10, 2008 12:03PM EST
I have an idea to stay with in budgets. How about government shutdowns. If you don't have the money to operate shut down a few extra days per year!

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Posted by: MyTurnToSpeak on June 17, 2008 9:10PM EST
Ok people. Settle down. Clearly we did have a record breaking snow fall. You cranky people, get over it. People and children need to get to work and school safely. What do you want the Department of Public Works in Racine, Mt. Pleasant, Caledonia, etc. to do? They are up risking their lives in the middle of the nights clearing the roads so we can make it to our destination. All of SE Wisconsin had a shortage of salt. Did any of you people actually read the statistics this past year or do you just like to bitch? I live in Caledonia and I appreciate everything that was done to make it safer for my family to get to their destinations. Yes, they had to put in overtime. Yes, we had to purchase more salt, sand, combination stuff to put on the roads. Mayor Becker and other leaders should definitely make sure the budget meets the needs of the community at whole. We need safe roads, in good condition, ALL year round. I don't mind paying taxes for these services as they are needed. Really, the Taxpayers Association needs to put a zipper with a lock on their mouths and loose the key!

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