tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post7465386249420213250..comments2023-11-28T20:40:14.193-08:00Comments on Fix Pacifica: Fire Tax goes down 63% - 37%Fix Pacificahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451072441256706977noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-54801392688053720972011-04-20T00:13:53.799-07:002011-04-20T00:13:53.799-07:00Interesting article that shows why the "these...Interesting article that shows why the "these guys make too much money" argument is overly simplistic and disconnected from the real world (note the two Pacifica transfers):<br />http://www.baycitizen.org/policing/story/lateral-academies-offer-affordable/<br /><br />The market always trumps what self-styled experts decide that people should be paid.Scottynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-64649304216535802742011-04-15T19:32:54.103-07:002011-04-15T19:32:54.103-07:00Amen AnonymousAmen Anonymoustodd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-70234824815115676512011-04-15T19:24:24.744-07:002011-04-15T19:24:24.744-07:00Todd, they better do it fast or some will be joini...Todd, they better do it fast or some will be joining the ranks of all those good people for whom there was no public appeal, no one to champion their cause or speak out about their value.<br />Nothing but a pink slip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-86887073319573235022011-04-15T19:14:15.977-07:002011-04-15T19:14:15.977-07:00Having read through the salary sheets online its c...Having read through the salary sheets online its clear the city has plenty of money to pay staff if staff want to get realistic and not be selfish or greedy. With over 80 people earning over $100,000 a year it's clear a little give and take between employees would save everyones job. <br /><br />My apology to Steve was more of a recognition of the job he is doing. I "regret" calling for his head but I am still upset that the community was put through the drama of another tax measure when it's clear there is plenty of money to go around to pay all our employee's and a little give and take is all it will take to keep everyone employed. <br /><br /> I worked side by side for almost 2 years with a city employees and staff on the beach restoration project. The shared sacrifice by our DPW employee's was something I saw every day. It is inspiring. I believe the employee's will come around to the idea of scaled pay cuts to save their co-workers.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-19067848304366465212011-04-15T17:13:39.311-07:002011-04-15T17:13:39.311-07:00That's the spirit! It's only fair to let ...That's the spirit! It's only fair to let them try to do what we've so clearly told them to do.<br />And really, who else is going to do it? Keep a good thought, watch closely, support their efforts and blow the whistle if they falter in their duty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-66447338966379086362011-04-15T06:59:48.958-07:002011-04-15T06:59:48.958-07:00Here's another Hall Mark moment. Camden wrote ...Here's another Hall Mark moment. Camden wrote a great article covering last nights finance meeting. I couldn't make it because of a last minute emergency but I felt I was at the meeting none the less. And Steve Rhodes along with senior staff have done a great job laying out the fixes, painful though they be. Great Job Steve Rhodes et al.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-17845372802997374772011-04-14T23:04:38.782-07:002011-04-14T23:04:38.782-07:00"..if Todd starts attacking his own comments ..."..if Todd starts attacking his own comments under a fake name, that may be a different issue."<br /><br />Of course Todd, the statement is ridiculous. That was the only point I was trying to make. Didn't add one of those "LOLs", which I'm not particularly fond of. In the future I'll try to be more clear with other clues. <br /><br />My version of "a Hallmark moment" Anon 957.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-48619503594934718752011-04-14T21:57:56.118-07:002011-04-14T21:57:56.118-07:00A Hallmark moment right here on Fierce Pacifica.
I...A Hallmark moment right here on Fierce Pacifica.<br />It's a beautiful world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-70607632366961273402011-04-14T21:55:16.858-07:002011-04-14T21:55:16.858-07:00Yes he did Steve. Anon at 2:49 and 2:54 have offer...Yes he did Steve. Anon at 2:49 and 2:54 have offered me solid advise which I will follow. Let the city folk do their job, it is not pretty and they know it.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-3119852330954281102011-04-14T21:51:45.003-07:002011-04-14T21:51:45.003-07:00Kathy, calm down, why would I post under a differe...Kathy, calm down, why would I post under a different name to attack my own comments? I don't understand the premise. I thought it extremely funny that an anonymous poster says I have no credibility. Nothing more. <br /><br />Paul et al on reflection it was an insensitive offer on my part to Rhodes whatever my motivation was this morning.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-6783623744743053912011-04-14T21:49:00.578-07:002011-04-14T21:49:00.578-07:00He turned down a raise he was entitled to a couple...He turned down a raise he was entitled to a couple of years ago.Steve Sinainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-5775873710740665642011-04-14T21:00:51.387-07:002011-04-14T21:00:51.387-07:00"What do you think Steve is doing that makes ..."What do you think Steve is doing that makes him worth keeping?" Well, not taking your donuts was a pretty good move.Paul Slavinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-77907137980087512132011-04-14T19:11:42.387-07:002011-04-14T19:11:42.387-07:00Except for these bold comments Todd posted under r...Except for these bold comments Todd posted under real name, so credit due. <br /><br />But, if Todd starts attacking his own comments under a fake name, that may be a different issue.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-39207153507534248632011-04-14T18:33:31.351-07:002011-04-14T18:33:31.351-07:00Except when you admittedly sometimes post under a ...Except when you admittedly sometimes post under a fake name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-86829626321730735402011-04-14T17:43:35.126-07:002011-04-14T17:43:35.126-07:00Todd, one difference is that "Paging Todd Bra...Todd, one difference is that "Paging Todd Bray" has only a fictional name, with a generalized statement, which may or may not carry SOME or NONE credibility and/or validity. <br /><br />I'm taking YOU at your word. Commenting with a real name is part of the complication in having the courage to stand-up as such, but its worth doing.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-67957897941507039712011-04-14T16:46:23.632-07:002011-04-14T16:46:23.632-07:00Someone posting as PAGING TODD BRAY says I lost cr...Someone posting as PAGING TODD BRAY says I lost credibility? Sweet!todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-18178079449612805822011-04-14T16:21:22.492-07:002011-04-14T16:21:22.492-07:00pager. Did you talk to Todd's pal? I think t...pager. Did you talk to Todd's pal? I think that is who he claimed to have spoken with. Do you need that name for your quest? I call BS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-69564620486825969242011-04-14T15:16:03.176-07:002011-04-14T15:16:03.176-07:00Barry Swensons office says they have nothing that ...Barry Swensons office says they have nothing that you came down there and talking to them about buying the quarry.<br /><br />I call BS..<br /><br />You lost what little credibility you had!!!paging Todd Braynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-88275062244155832902011-04-14T15:13:34.034-07:002011-04-14T15:13:34.034-07:00Okay.Okay.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-29429127259455911592011-04-14T15:02:27.038-07:002011-04-14T15:02:27.038-07:00Anon@2:49. Council loves a committees anytime any...Anon@2:49. Council loves a committees anytime anything is the least bit controversial or heavy because it gives them scapegoats and partners. It's not leadership and rarely is it even an honest effort at community involvement. Got problems? Tough decisions to be mad? Issues that might cost you votes? Form a committee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-28833824892751750972011-04-14T14:54:14.446-07:002011-04-14T14:54:14.446-07:00Todd, give it a rest. Sounding kind of "Born...Todd, give it a rest. Sounding kind of "Born Again and Pissed".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-81785240324595695712011-04-14T14:49:20.952-07:002011-04-14T14:49:20.952-07:00I think Steve Rhodes is one of the best City Manag...I think Steve Rhodes is one of the best City Managers around. He came into this City trying to cleanup the mess Tanner left behind and has worked well with all the groups in town. He has facilitated free exchange, even if he doesn't agree, and freely speaks his mind. People in town always want to have their say and now that there is a committee for everything, you say Steve is hiding behind them. Relax Todd and let things play out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-90758923336199915562011-04-14T14:41:39.050-07:002011-04-14T14:41:39.050-07:00Bray seems to think Rhodes is the manager of City ...Bray seems to think Rhodes is the manager of City Council. Wasn't he recently criticizing Wagner and Stechbart for "not knowing how things work"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-40769877156216601372011-04-14T14:20:36.292-07:002011-04-14T14:20:36.292-07:00Mike et al, please explain just what it is you th...Mike et al, please explain just what it is you think Rhodes is doing, beyond paying your ambitions lip service, that makes him an effective city manager, because I honestly don't see it. I see him hiding behind appointed committees, I see him hiding behind consultants, I see him misrepresenting information, I see him not being open about issues that I know he's familiar with because I know the other parties involved who have told me personally they know him well even though Steve denies knowledge of them. I see him rigging, or more correctly tying, the city's hands when it comes to future land use issues. And that's just a few things. <br /><br />Just what do you think Steve is doing that makes him worth keeping?todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-90933749284116325042011-04-14T14:17:37.746-07:002011-04-14T14:17:37.746-07:00Bill it as "The Quick and the Dead" . I...Bill it as "The Quick and the Dead" . I'd pay to see that. Hmmm...Pacifica's money woes could be over. Just need a big enough venue for the crowds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com