Sitting Council conversations part 2

I reached out to all the Councilmen and women and asked 2 questions:
-what do you wish you knew when you were new
-what can you share about the budget deficit and actions to correct

Perspective is an interesting thing. I heard some great "hadn't thought of that" comments. Timeline and corresponding logic was interesting. Many laid out the process:
-budget trouble, how to fix
-fire department merger idea, supported by majority
-fire department merger rejected
-still need to act
-put levy to correct budget trouble
-contingencies pre-decided
-levy fails
-execute contingencies
-execute quickly because we've waited too long

It all makes good sense. So interesting vs several other points of view I've heard from Citizens.

All believed 2 Full Time should be transitioned to Part Time Firefighters (maintaining 4 on duty at all time). Leaving 1 fewer Police as permanent. And 1 Maintenance Worker should be laid off.

All believed this is a start and more cutting would be needed, left to New Council.

Thanks to all who volunteered their time and views. Looking fwd to connecting w the other folks I haven't yet chatted with.

Cortney