Page 10 July 2011 This month’s report from councilman Sal DiCiccio The question is whether government staff should be getting $28.9 million per year in pay raises at the same time that Phoenix collects food tax equal to those raises, and people in the private sector are losing their jobs in this bad economy. I don’t believe that Phoenix should be doling out pay raises in this economy. When I fi rst got elected, I promised you reform of city hall. The food tax and how it was passed is just one example of what I am pushing to clean up. It is important you understand why I care so much about reform in government and why this nonsense needs to stop. I know how hard this economy is on you and your family. For every $100 you spend on groceries, you now have to add two more dollars for these pay raises. People have asked me why I am relentless in pushing reform at City Hall. Well, it’s personal for me – and not fair to you and your family. I grew up in a blue-collar, hourly-wage family, have had a job ever since middle school and know what it feels like to have the family suffer in a bad economy. I know how hard this economy is on you and your family, and I am committed to making you prosperous once again. I believe city manager David Cavazos purposely kept you in the dark about pay raises. By the time you had information on the raises, it was too late for you to do anything about it. Your voice – and you are the boss – was silenced. As you recall, last year you were given the true cost of the pay raises only after the budget was approved, labor agreements were signed off and all public hearings were completed. This year, even after early and repeated requests, you were given the information after the public hearings and just hours before the budget vote. I don’t believe that is the way Phoenix should be treating you, the boss. This highlights an even more important discussion that Phoenix must have, a discussion of openness. The city manager has been asked repeatedly to tell us the exact date you fi rst were provided the fi nancial impact of the pay raises. You are still waiting for that response. If those at the top believe it is OK to withhold important information, that attitude fi lters down to other employees. The city manager is correct that the food tax was not presented as a way to pay for staff raises. It was presented as if libraries would be shuttered and police would be laid off without it. Continued on page 41 S Spring i into the Season with Beautiful Skin B Book your consultations with K Kate Montgomery, FNP or Dr. Karin O’Clair D During the Month of M March a and receive 20% discount on the Obagi skin care line. Purchase Obagi eye cream and Obagi eye gel and receive a free jewelry box. Botox $10 per unit $100 off all Dermal fillers K Kate Montgomery, , FNP a and Dr. Karin O’Clair W Will offer Complimentary Obagi skin care line gift Botox $8 per unit $100 off all Dermal fillers Family Practice Specialists 4350 East Camelback Road • Ste F100 602-955-8700 • FpsAZ.com Spring into the Season with Beautiful Skin Book your consultations with Kate Montgomery, FNP or Dr. Karin O’Clair During the Month of March and receive 20% discount on the Obagi skin care line. Botox $10 per unit $100 off all Dermal fillers Botox $8 per unit Obagi products 20% off Latisse $75 Buy two dermal fillers and receive one free! Treat Yourself this Summer! Vanyo Insurance Group Vanyo Insurance Group www.VANYOINSURANCE.com P: 480.998.4014 • F: 480.998.3690 8040 E Morgan Trail • Suite 5A Scottsdale • 85258 Representing All Lines of Personal Representing All Lines of Personal & Commercial Insurance & Commercial Insurance With A-Rated Companies With A-Rated Companies Susan & John Vanyo Independent Insurance Agent Your Best Insurance... is a good agent! An independent State Auto agent is dedicated to servicing the customer. You get personalized attention to all your insurance needs. Friends you can depend on, since 1921 STATE AUTO ® Insurance Companies ® Representing CALL US NOW and we’ll shop your insurance for 201  !

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