This is a copy of an email I sent
out to all the addresses I have. Please copy and paste the whole thing
and send it to anyone you think will help. You can also post this on your
blog if you are willing.-
This email is legit, and written by me (Shontell Brewer) personally.
A few months ago, the City of Reno, Mayor, and Council people
decided budget cuts needed to be made, so the fire fighters and
police willingly gave up their housing funds, uniform money, the
rest of their incentives, and all overtime in order to save the 12 jobs
threatened with lay offs. The city cared little that the contracts
THEY agreed on were not being honored, but it was a deal we
were all willing to live with, so we allowed it. By God's grace, we
have financially held on. Contracts are up for renegotiation, and
they are again asking for the fire fighters to willingly give up their
incentives, overtime, and cost of living raises with the agreement
that no firefighters will be laid off. Of course, the firefighters agreed.
The city is reconsidering and is now threatening to take the pay AND
layoff 32 fire fighters. There are talks of police layoffs as well, but I do
not know the numbers. You can help get us get our message out to
the mayor and council people by copying, pasting, and emailing the
following message, and sending it to the following addresses. If you
are willing, please call the phone numbers below as well and speak to
whoever answers restating the information in the message below.
Prayers are also very coveted right now.
_____________________________
Send the following email to all of these people:
cashellr@cityofreno.com,hascheff@cityofreno.com, gustind@cityofreno.com,zadras@cityofreno.com, sferrazzaj@cityofreno.com,Dreskad@cityofreno.com, aiazzi@cityofreno.com, dortchd@cityofreno.com
Your subject line should read:
No Layoffs Of Reno Firefighters Or Police Officers
The body of your email should read (and feel free to add your
own information as well):
Dear Council Person:
I am unhappy about the proposed lay offs of Reno Fire Fighters and
Police Officers. I strongly disagree with this action.
Lay offs of Fire fighters or Police Officers in the City will negatively
influence my vote in any future election in which you are running.
I strongly disagree with balancing the City’s budget on the back of the
City employees. There are certainly other revenues that can solve this
problem.
I don’t agree with closing fire stations or reducing personnel in stations
and sacrificing public safety. This action will also negatively influence my
vote in any future election in which you are running.
(You may sign your name or leave it blank, just send it. It is helpful if you
include the fact that you are a tax payer and voter.)
___________________________________
Please know, so much of the information about pay and money and over staffing
as stated on the news is absolute fabrication. If you really want to know how
much money firefighters make, how hard they work, and how often their lives
are in danger to help perfect strangers, ask them. Or, come look in my pantry,
talk to my kids, and find someone who has had to call 911 and wait because the
station near their house was closed due to layoffs. _____________________________________________________
Your phone calls will truly make a difference. Especially to Mr. Mayor, who is
eager to get re-elected.
Mayor Bob Cashell775.334.2001775.334.3112
Reno City CouncilFax: 775.334.2097PH: 775.334.2002
Sharon Zadra775.334.2017775.334.3112
Dwight Dortch:775.334.2015775.334.2025
Donna Dreska Acting City Manager775.334.2008
Dan Gustin775.334.2011775.334.2025
Jessica Sferrazza775.334.2012775.326.6313
Dave Aiazzi775.334.2016775.334.1206
Pierre Hascheff775.334.2014775.326.6313
Our family appreciates your participation in this. PLEASE forward this to
anyone you think will be willing to help us. If you have comments,
email me or call me.
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