tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post870721078482984373..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Police chief believes public safety is city's No. 1 priorityMartha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-27010953537031299422010-05-05T10:38:37.177-07:002010-05-05T10:38:37.177-07:0012:36 poster-If that's all true it is quite ey...12:36 poster-If that's all true it is quite eye opening. I was under the impression Walnut Creek PD has always been the top paid department in the county and the only one requiring a BA degree to be hired. As a 35 year resident I always took a little pride in our town and our police and I believe they are worth every penny. I'm not sure that's all correct but if it is I'd like to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-79031521375660235102010-05-04T22:15:46.050-07:002010-05-04T22:15:46.050-07:00Anon 248: If I wanted to post on FOX I'd say w...Anon 248: If I wanted to post on FOX I'd say what's up with the Times Square bombing and all the other recent attempted attacks? Wasn't Obama going around hugging all of our enemies and giving speeches about how bad America is suppose to make all the bad guys put down their weapons and love us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-86850579122754796682010-05-04T20:43:41.507-07:002010-05-04T20:43:41.507-07:00A very good qualified mechanic at the city's c...A very good qualified mechanic at the city's corp yard is getting laid off. Great guy, great attitude and talented to keep the city's fleet running well. Sorry buddy we need to fund the arts programs...shame!<br /><br />Vote the incumbents OUT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-38433081657146610592010-05-04T17:01:50.572-07:002010-05-04T17:01:50.572-07:00Just to correct the posters that think that parks ...Just to correct the posters that think that parks is part of Arts and Rec. They are not. they are in public service.<br /><br />Second Arts and Rec don't bring in enough revenue to keep the doors open at the theater. They receive money from the general fund to make up the difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-37215557786176708692010-05-04T14:48:47.917-07:002010-05-04T14:48:47.917-07:00Again with the blither postings?
Go post on the F...Again with the blither postings?<br /><br />Go post on the FOX news website or something.<br /><br />You don't always have to excercise your freedom of speech. Isn't the fact that it is there good enough for you. Blah blah blah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-42874750556187505142010-05-04T13:58:38.347-07:002010-05-04T13:58:38.347-07:00Police Chief's can be fired for looking at a C...Police Chief's can be fired for looking at a City Manager the wrong way. Unlike regular employees a chief can be fired for anything, including political reasons. No Chief in their right mind would disagree for the City Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-55843308521098791372010-05-04T12:47:48.303-07:002010-05-04T12:47:48.303-07:001236: Sorry but no one's interested in facts h...1236: Sorry but no one's interested in facts here. Please pipe down. You are bringing up uncomfortable questions when we are so close to the library opening. A slow deterioration of our quality of life we can handle. Only the few unfortunate victims will notice. Now if those pesky cops can just keep any major crimes out of the spotlight we can soon open the city coffers again for every pet Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17932971278897105352010-05-04T12:41:23.316-07:002010-05-04T12:41:23.316-07:00Daffodil, it looks like your services are not requ...Daffodil, it looks like your services are not required. Check with the City Council members and other community groups posting here that function with city tax dollars. They clearly are in need of more than a consultant however. Maybe they can hire Silva's consulting company. She still getting paid by the Library Foundation? Or are the Dudums paying her directly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45344585685208771302010-05-04T12:36:15.201-07:002010-05-04T12:36:15.201-07:00O, Oh! Pick me! Pick me! ***hand raised***
#1 and ...O, Oh! Pick me! Pick me! ***hand raised***<br />#1 and 2)WC spends 21%, soon to be 20%, of General Fund dollars on Arts, Rec and Community Services. None of the cities you mention are close. Not even in the ballpark.<br />#3 and 4)Hummm. Because there are elections to win and no one wants to admit we are cutting cops and other police positions when the city can clearly afford it and the demand I only speak the truth!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-19396410744041615042010-05-04T12:27:33.860-07:002010-05-04T12:27:33.860-07:0012:11,
The city budgets for all local towns are o...12:11,<br /><br />The city budgets for all local towns are on-line. Are you capable of doing your own research? <br /><br />If not, I am happy to answer all of your questions. I do contract work @ $60/hour. I'm not inexpensive to hire but I do excellent work and I can provide great references over the last 30 years to that effect.<br /><br />If you are interested in having me do your researchDaffodil Huggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-52552908293886206442010-05-04T12:11:38.621-07:002010-05-04T12:11:38.621-07:00Well SW it looks like you got Cindy Silva and her ...Well SW it looks like you got Cindy Silva and her library allies to join the discussion. Clearly they are posting here. A couple questions for them:<br />How much money does Walnut Creek spend on Arts and Rec funding compared to other cities in the area? Please name a single city in this county that spends 1/4 of the total Walnut Creek does?<br />Why are we saying there are only two police Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36061218885914621132010-05-03T21:30:53.677-07:002010-05-03T21:30:53.677-07:009:17,
Are you willing to volunteer as a crossing g...9:17,<br />Are you willing to volunteer as a crossing guard or to help recruit them? If not, your argument does not ring true. I was a crossing guard myself growing up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-5296058163203046452010-05-03T21:30:24.490-07:002010-05-03T21:30:24.490-07:00How much is being spent on those very expensive, r...How much is being spent on those very expensive, retire at 50, pensions for full salary for life>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-27611351985586629492010-05-03T21:17:50.721-07:002010-05-03T21:17:50.721-07:00Kids safety comes first. The city needs to continu...Kids safety comes first. The city needs to continue to fund the crossing guard program...all else pales in comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-69765356356555009592010-05-03T20:54:42.842-07:002010-05-03T20:54:42.842-07:008:21 PM,
We have BART Police to patrol the BART s...8:21 PM,<br /><br />We have BART Police to patrol the BART stations. I don't want to pay for more Walnut Creek police to patrol the BART stations! The BART police are paid for by BART.<br /><br />Once people leave BART, they are the responsibility of our local officers but also our citizens. We should keep our eyes and ears open to assist our local law enforcement officers.<br /> <br />Every Daffodil Huggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43065295023686500562010-05-03T20:21:13.338-07:002010-05-03T20:21:13.338-07:00We all need a balance in life. There is room for a...We all need a balance in life. There is room for a little funding of the arts and recreation, but I do agree that we need to keep the Police Department well funded.<br /><br />Other cities nearby that are dealing with crime such as Concord, Pittsburg, and Antioch. We need to increase the visible Police presence and keep crime from spreading to our city. Criminals could easily cross the borders. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-67489432026366167322010-05-03T18:49:12.948-07:002010-05-03T18:49:12.948-07:004:19 you really just sound bitter that the Police ...4:19 you really just sound bitter that the Police is not patrolling your street. Why don't you enlighten us how you are the victim of a high rate of crime due to this lack of patrolling? Otherwise your argument is just shallow. <br /><br />I personally would not enjoy to live in a community where 50% of the budget goes for Police. As a matter of fact I have been living for more than 15 years Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-72965165741755035602010-05-03T18:46:28.301-07:002010-05-03T18:46:28.301-07:0043,000 people with Walnut Creek addresses have lib...43,000 people with Walnut Creek addresses have library cards. What other public amenity serves such a large proportion of our community?<br /><br />The last two City Council elections were focussed on the library as a primary issue. The anti-library candidate lost big-time on both occasions.<br /><br />Who will come out publicly as the anti-library, anti-arts, anti-park, anti-growth, For Balanced Approachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-77973025100452103732010-05-03T17:58:48.282-07:002010-05-03T17:58:48.282-07:004:48 & 5:53,
It is hopeless to use logic with...4:48 & 5:53,<br /><br />It is hopeless to use logic with 4:19pm, who is hopelessly mired in bitterness and cynicism. I think that some backwater one-horse town would be a better place for 4:19 to live.<br /><br />As for Soccer Mom doing the research tasks for 4:19, as requested, I am sure she would be happy to at her standard charge rate. She does need to put food on her table. Or 4:19 could Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-84738562318244389502010-05-03T17:48:17.971-07:002010-05-03T17:48:17.971-07:004:19 doesn't seem to appreciate the Arts dept ...4:19 doesn't seem to appreciate the Arts dept and what it brings to the community. That being said, The Council blew it by building that library. I agree, they need to go. I just hope whoever runs against them has more brains and listens to the residents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-84405275258975451192010-05-03T17:03:40.207-07:002010-05-03T17:03:40.207-07:00Anon 4:19 - The entire budget proposal is availabl...Anon 4:19 - The entire budget proposal is available online for people who want to do actual research and not just speculate about what they "heard." <br /><br />http://www.walnut-creek.org/citygov/city_budget/operating_budget_2010_12.asp<br /><br />If you read the budget, you might notice that the Arts and Rec department is also the largest revenue source for the city, behind taxes. In Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-30307353740799043172010-05-03T16:48:45.421-07:002010-05-03T16:48:45.421-07:00Anon 4:19 -- I'm so sorry that you never see a...Anon 4:19 -- I'm so sorry that you never see a Police patrol car in your street. Maybe you just live in the wrong neighborhood? I'm sure there are streets in Oakland or Richmond where you could see patrol cars multiple times every day. Have you considered moving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-40233902381837468452010-05-03T16:19:47.117-07:002010-05-03T16:19:47.117-07:00Most cities around us spend well over 50% of their...Most cities around us spend well over 50% of their budget on their police dept. I love and respect our cops and they do a great job for us, but I never see one patrol my street. They are too busy on weekend nights dealing with the bars downtown. What about us, the people who live here? What could Bryden do with another $8 million of budget money for his department (which is what 50% of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com