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3/ I can tell you how it went. Proposal to increase taxes by $80/k to hire two new cops. Chief approaches mic, argues that we need a bigger dept. Crowd is generally sympathetic. I approach mic, direct questions to chief. >>
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4/ "Chief, you say the proposal is $80k ...but these officers would be hired in July, right?" Yes. "So this is for a half year of salary. In subsequent years, it would cost $160k, is that right?" Yes.
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5/ "OK, so the real price is $160k/yr....but we have to pay benefits, which is 20%. So the real price is actually $200k/yr, is that right?" Yes. "And we have to contribute to the state-run pension plan, so the real cost is actually not $200k/yr, but $240k/yr, right?" Yes.
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6/ "And in addition, each officer needs a gun, a digital radio, a taser, body armor ... the full kit runs to $18k, is that right?" Yes. "And for two officers, that's $36k, is that correct?" Yes.
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7/ "So this proposal for $80k per year is ACTUALLY about $100k per year, and then $200k for all following years, is that right?" Yes. "And the contract promises 5% raises each year, is that right?" Yes.
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8/ "And those raises happen on the first of each year?" Yes. "So it's not $80k per year, but $100k this year, and $210k next year, and $221k the year after, and around $240k the year after that?" Yes.
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9/ "Final question. According to statistics you referenced earlier, this town ranks #1 for low crime rate / citizen safety in the entire state. If we give you this extra funding you're asking for, how much do you think you can improve that ranking?" <silence>
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10/ In the chief's defense, he's a pretty calm decent guy. I think he probably had grudging respect for someone who could eviscerate an argument like that.https://twitter.com/LAWGermany/status/1131587891677868033 …
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Ok. Now I want video of that meeting...
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