Now, that's cutbacks...

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Well, with all the talk of cutbacks, I thought it be interesting for people to see what happens elsewhere. That said, I'd say this is at the extreme end of the scale.

See Link: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14314063?source=ARK_news

Should we do likewise (albeit on a larger scale)? :eek:

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DrumSteve

i dunno... those cuts were pretty hardcore?

Shutting out street lights? if it gets that bad we may as well give up...

Gurgle

We don't have these services in the first place, how would we cut back?

firefighting jobs - volunteers
a vice team / burglary investigators / beat cops - Half a dozen gardai in the local station afaik
parks department removed trash cans - there few around anyway, generally stuffed to the brim
bring their own lawn mowers to local green spaces - never done by council anyway
recreation centers, indoor and outdoor pools, museums - nope, none
Busses - only an overpriced, irregular and slow commuter service anyway
street paving - hah!

Sleepy

the city spends $89,000 per employee

Seems the Irish public sector isn't the only one that's over-paid.