Posted by
Sergeant on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 12:05:41 AM
They want an indentured servant rather than a public servant!
OC Blog posts and links to an
article by
Steven Greenhut discussing the new contract the
City of Garden Grove, CA approved for their
police department.
Of course, these folks continue to say they love the cops and only hate the salaries and benefits the cops get calling it a "
raid on the public treasury."Steven Greenhut speaks for those that oppose government and unions.
He is already setting the stage for the county.
"The ravenous public sector unions have just sent out a flyer announcing that "Bargaining is just around the corner!" Oh, lucky us! That means pushing for more benefits and higher pay."
Garden Grove, CA Council Member
Mark Rosen responded to the critics of the recent approval of the police contract with these comments that I cut-and-pasted from
OC Blog:
"Police recruiting is very competitive. The first two years of the contract are the most predictable. That's why the majority voted to bring the police into parity with the rest of the county and to put a cap on the third year of the contract, when it might be less predictable. Mark Leyes made an eloquent argument to the contrary, but I thought I made a pretty good argument for the contract."Good for him and for his rational and reasonable decision that will benefit the citizens of the City of Garden Grove!
Council Member
Mark Leyes is an example of someone who claims to support cops, but then really doesn't mean it if it involves salaries and benefits for his cops! His city council bio says this:
"One of Mark's goals as a Councilman is to keep Garden Grove's streets, businesses, and neighborhoods safe. He has a strong commitment to law enforcement and believes in keeping close ties with the community to help fight crime. He is also a strong supporter of the City's Neighborhood Watch Program and the nationally recognized Community Policing Program."
Council Member Reyes voted NO -- against approval of the police contract! I guess Council Member Reyes' "
strong commitment to law enforcement" is situational, at best.
Briefing is over. Stay safe out there!