Comments on: Decatur Passes One-Week Pay Period Adjustment for City Staff

By: Bernard

Bernard — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:15:30 +0000

I actually commend Comm. Boykin. It took courage for him to be the only board member to express concerns over this issue. I was at the meeting and was really amazed at how somber the mood of the commissioners became when he expressed reservations. I appreciate that he took extra time to consider all the options.

I agree with them passing the measure (although, I was really leaning towards trying to use the money for debt service), and I also think Comm. Boykin’s concerns were valid.

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:24:16 +0000

When we got a variance for a fence about 100 years ago (I think Fred was new then) he came over and measured the corners, watched the traffic and did all sorts of research. I was actually pretty impressed by that. And I’m not even in his district. The only time I heard from my former commissioner over here was election time.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:51:30 +0000

Hey, I’ve known Fred for years, and I don’t understand the snide comment about his action. I think approving any kind of pay increase in this economy has to be questioned. I don’t quite know whether you think they should or should not have approved it.

You can quibble all you like, I’ve always gotten terrific results when I’ve contacted Fred about something. When they redistricted my neighborhood, he got a bike path intersection and helped get crossing guards. He’s very responsive to constituents, and I’m by no means a big fat cat in this town.

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:46:16 +0000

I actually agree with you

A lot of people expressed annoyance with the pay. I agreed they should get it, but I also like the fact that the commission just didn’t rubber stamp what the city manager proposed.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:58:40 +0000

You will have your opportunity to express your opinion if/when he runs for re-election, assuming that you do get out and vote (turnout in local elections is historically very low).