Here is the real deal.
The 2008 Budget was voted on at the end of Feb. It incuded 4% merit raises for MPO's ONLY!!!!! This was in an effort to stop attrition.
Then Johnson had a proposal 2 weeks ago that would have included a small millage rate increase that would cover Police and Fire for ALL to get an across the board 4% cost of living. It would also prevent some cuts for other programs in the budget. This motion was on the agenda last Tuesday to be voted up or down. It is my understanding that prior to the meeting the commissioners were voting favorably.
Then Ellis proposes his "Ellis" plan that has no tax increase but gives ALL sworn officers (marshalls, sherriff, etc) the 4%-and this is only MERIT- so not everyone will get 4% but a possible 4%.
In actuality, the only person who could possibly get an 8% would be an MPO with impeccable merit capabilities.
Johnsons plan also allows an opportunity to include other sworn officers later.
The CEO vetoed Ellis' plan so that Johnsons motion could be voted on. In parliamentary rules, that's the only way JOhnsons motion could get a vote. In fact, the CEO asked Commissioner Ellis to withdraw his motion, so they could vote on JOhnsons plan, and had it failed, they could have voted on the Ellis plan and he would not do that.
Just remember folks, this is an eleciton year. Some are trying to further their political careers and many county employees and many citizens are merely a pawn in this game.
I support an increase to get the PD the resources they need. This county is in a dire position.
"DKPD ANON RESPONDS
Y'all got it all wrong. Commissioner Ellis' substitute motion gives the full 8% to EVERYONE! Four Commissioners voted FOR this motion, so the raises were approved. It became effective immediately on Tuesday. Vernon vetoed the motion on Wednesday, so our beef is with Mr. CEO --- not the Commissioners.
Vernon's veto can be overridden with five Commissioner votes. The four who originally voted for the motion will vote for the override, so all we need to do is persuade one more Commissioner to vote FOR the override --- and the raises are back!"
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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DKPD ANON IS NOT WRONG
I am NOT wrong!
Cut and paste this link to go to the actual agenda and read Commissioner Johnson’s proposal:
http://agenda.co.dekalb.ga.us/cache/00002/463/2008-03-11_ITEMH17.PDF
Cut and paste this link to go to GoDeKalb and read Commissioner Ellis’ proposal.
http://www.broadcastatlanta.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8068&Itemid=2781
Johnson’s proposal says:
“Approve providing an across-the-board raise of 4% in addition to the merit increment for Police Officers and Fire and Rescue sworn personnel with benefits as a pay enhancement for public safety personnel. A .21 millage rate increase would be required.”
Ellis’ proposal request says:
“provides for an across-the-board 4% merit increase for all sworn officers, including Police, Fire, the Sheriff's Department, Marshall's office, District Attorney's office, Solicitor General's office, State Court Probation officers, and Medical Examiners Office;
provides an additional across-the-board salary adjustment increase of 4% for all sworn officers, including Police, Fire, the Sheriff's Department, Marshall's office, District Attorney's office, the Solicitor General's office, State Court Probation officers, and Medical Examiners Office;
improves retention by increasing the pay of all sworn officers;”
The bold type (for emphasis) is mine --- but those are their words!
Please tell me how I’m wrong. I still say it shouldn’t matter how these increases get funded --- so long as the money gets paid out.
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