An interesting point - without a doubt, the sequential order (of the top 3) of budgetary significance, would be police, fire and public works. In review of the proposed budget cuts, the question begs to be asked - are the cuts going to affect ALL citizens equally?
I might not be approaching this from an unbiased position, as I live in Jordan. However, my "issues" are related more to public safety than they are to public works and park amenities. I'd much rather have to "live with the insufferable issue" of not having a two wading pools somewhere in South Minneapolis, than I would live with the fact that there aren't enough squads to respond to basic livability issues on the north side.
Even when times were good (budget-wise), I can remember more than one occasion last year, while standing out on the corner of 26th & Knox Av N, being told by the 911 dispatcher that there was NOT a squad available to respond to my call of an individual dealing drugs (after watching them make several transactions) in the near vacinity.
While I am trying to find empathy for those that live in other neighborhoods, and are faced with cuts to their wading pools, and crosswalk painting, it's hard.
Is there any guarantee that the proposed cuts (especially within public safety) are going to be made proportionately? Or should I just plan on meeting my wife at Lake Calhoun after we both get off from work, so that I can experience a livable standard?
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