The PD has received 0 zero capital the past years. If capital is not funded as we move foward, then the only place that could be cut is salaries and benefits. With a current contract in place and state law which decrees how our pension benefits must be structured, the only place to cut is salary or emplopyees themselves. As of late, the FOP has learned that Mr Fadgen is stating that he is a huge supporter of public safety and it is his priority.
Seems ironic to me as if it was, why is he looking to focus on that budget first? Knowing the police budget like I do…there is no fluff, waste, extravagances, toys, etc…. The problem with this report is just that…pay me enough money and Ill write a report that says whatever you want it to. Also, this report doesnt use every city in Broward to come up with its results. Only selected ones. Our department has less officers now in , with 3 frozen vacancies than we did 5 years ago when we had officers.
All this staffing reduction comes at a time when crime is on an increase. He has advocated roll backs in salaries, benefits and advocates furlough days. All these while the city has more than adequate reserves to utilize for these type of rainy day situations. He wants to balance the budget on the back of city employees who give so much to this community and the residents who pay our salaries.
Is it no wonder city employees are rightfully concerned for their jobs, benefits and livelihoods. The police dept. As far as voting records, honestly both Fadgen and Bendekovic are basically one in the same. Not singling out the police dept. I resent that I have to fund my retirement and yours. I also feel that the pension Fadgen will be eligible for is just as absurd.
Another Resident I agree that public employees should pay and as a fact, police officers in Plantation pay 9. With every contract negotiation, that amount is subject to bargaining…up and down….
By no means am I complaining and I, along with all public employees are ever so appreciative of the city and residents for affording us it.
Only recently, the public sector pay and benefits is now outweighting the private sector. Yes we do get money from selling vehicles, etc or what is commonly called Forefeiture Funds. But, there are very stringent rules for the use of those funds. Generally it can only be used to cover things like equipment, etc. The PD has been using that money to buy patrol vehicles the past 3 years due to no capital.
Thanks for your positive response…. Each of you should be embarrased and ashamed! Lots of money. Check it Public Record. Ask Him. He was lied to. The fix was in! Jason Chalic attorney ,Front runner — went to his office day after election , he had agreed to donate unused campaign funds to PAL Dynamites.
We played foosball in his office and talked about how crazy Old Boy Plantation Politics had become mini-me Chicago. Fact ask Him. And I wish him well , he should have been elected. Since time began! Its never been non — partisan, ever.
I am a lifelong registered independant. In I was not allowed at either parties functions! Kicked out actually!! Changed to Democrat in I was there when Diane dragged her mom out to every function , she was dying , it was sad , I mean really sad , she Diane Veltri I will give her this was relentless , she wanted to win , badly , pulled out all the stops.
Bill Bzdek- All old news… Very old news. Move on, enjoy your retirement in Michigan. Fortunately for us, you are no longer a divisive force in our city. How sad the self promoting chest beating continues, while ripping down everyone who helped expose your self righteous facade. Well, at least the voters will regain their sanity on March 9, ,1 day after silly season ends and guess what we will all survive another day.
Ms Bendeckovic has two public pensions comong into her household-one from the schoolboard and one from our police department-we are paying for those!!!! Dear Rest Give it a rest. She was a teacher and her husband was a policeman. Whether you like them or not, they worked for many years and those pensions were earned not gratuitously given. So get real.. Do you and your spouse get social security and medicare?? Did you earn those benefits by paying your taxes??
As a taxpayer I am paying for that!!!!! Get real and get serious about your issues. Bill B. Well Mr PAL and Plantation Voter , seems you cannot let me go, and again are incorrect , not retired , still live in Plantation and watching with interest. Seems your girl lost it big time last nite and revealed her true self at Jacaranda.
Not bitter at all , old news is still real news when you are running for office. Jerry is the only person qualified as Mayor to untangle the numbers behind the budget and let the public know the truth. He is a CPA for over 30 years! What training does Diane have with finance? She needs them to run the city since she has no clue about finance. Would Diane look to cut city attorney costs? I doubt it. Diane is supported by her whisper buddy Jacob.
Diane has stacked the Council with her supporters so she can get her agenda through. She is a nice enough person but nothing will change at city hall with Diane as Mayor. The city employee pension is unsustainable. Jerry is willing to make the tough choices and not afraid to tell the truth about it.
He loses the votes of the employees who want to keep things as they are. Diane acts like the employees are all her friends. You can be friendly but you got to be able to make the tough choices as a Mayor. Jerry does. Yes Fadgen is getting republican support, but Bendekovic is getting equal democrat support….. This is city politics. All residents are directly affected by decisions moreso than any county, state or federal.
Why does she have an agenda? Tingom from the prior election. Hammond the perennial candidate is at least someone knowledgable about the issues. Geez, it took him 2 candidate forums before he realized he was run for city council not school board. Dear Posts 24 and 25 Imagine me illuminating you and others with a few facts. Investigators found that Stoner improperly discussed with city council members her plans to reorganize city staff, including eliminating an ordinance-created position, Scott said.
The investigation revealed a different occasion when the mayor privately discussed her reorganization plans with a single council member, Scott said. Scott said Stoner also unilaterally created and staffed two new positions within the city, despite not having that authority under the city charter. Stoner also violated campaign finance law during her mayoral run, when she unlawfully overdrew the campaign account and then made an illegal, post-election loan to cover the overdraft, Scott said.
Stoner then filed false campaign treasurer's reports containing substantial omissions and false entries to conceal the overdraft and illegal contribution, Scott said. Jump to subpage Assist other departments with annual Goal setting. Administer programs and policies of City Council. Provide support to citizens by serving as liaison to the cable television and waste management franchisees, and other businesses, community organizations and governmental agencies.
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