11:00am | Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske will hold a “community conversation” with Fifth District residents on the issue of whether to reduce staffing on fire trucks from current levels.
“The issue is too important not to engage the community right now,” says Schipske, who fought to keep Station 18 open two years ago.
“In light of the fact that the City continues to “brown out” stations and now apparently management is floating proposals to cut staffing further, I think the community needs to hear a full presentation and provide their input.”
The “Community Conversation” will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the El Dorado Community Center.
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