DeKalb citizens encouraged to tip all county employees

CEO Vernon Jones has a great idea, to add to his legacy.

To keep county taxes down, and to retain cops and firefighters; DeKalb citizens are authorized and encouraged to generously tip cops, firefighters, sanitation engineers, and any county employees any time they have occasion to interact with them.

As a guideline, tip 20%, give or take 5% depending on the quality of service. If a DeKalb cop gives you a $60 spending ticket, and is very professional and polite in doing so (saying something like "I realize this is a bit of a speed trap."), hand him a $20 bill. If he's a bit cocky, just give him $10.

If firefighters contain a fire in your house to one room, or put out an apartment complex fire before it damages your unit; tip $100 to $500, according to what you can afford. After all, they saved you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS and your irreplaceable photos.

Tape a buck to your garbage bag or can for the sanitation worker.

Tip the workers at the county offices on Cynthia Parkway a few bucks.

This will encourage our county employees to be polite and will reduce the high turnover rates, without increasing our taxes.

The Commissioners applauded this initiative, noting that they are also eligible for tips.

(Courtesy of Decatur-DeKalb Blog)