Giving Back
On Friday Feb 5, 2010 PLEA was invited by the AZ Republic to post an editorial with regard to budget cuts, the food tax and concessions. Clicking on the link below will allow you to see what was submitted by PLEA President Mark Spencer.
CLICK HERE to read the editorial submitted to the AZ Republic.
Save a Life Lose a Job
The following video segment which recently aired on ABC News 15 shows the irony citizens and police alike are facing with regard to budget cuts that could potentially force layoffs.
PLEA Supports the 2% Food Tax
On Monday February 1, 2010, PLEA learned the City Council was considering implementing 2% per year food tax for a five year period. PLEA is in support of the food tax, we along with our community partners believe a less expensive and more efficient solution should be considered to address the city's budget and public safety crisis (4% for two years as opposed to 2% for five years). Since PLEA did not have the opportunity to express our concerns to the City Manager prior to the Council meeting, it was important to communicate the Association's concerns in the attached letter.
CLICK HERE to view the letter sent from PLEA to City Manager David Cavazos.
CLICK HERE to view the letter that was previously posted on the PLEA website and mailed to PLEA members.
CLICK HERE to view the video segment from News 5 on the issue.
CIty Council Votes on Food Tax
While police fraternities/sororities did not even bother to show up, PLEA, community partners, and Fire stood side-by-side in addressing the Phoenix City Council of the importance of a limited, aggressive, adequate, and reasonable food tax to maintain the essential services of public safety as well as other city departments. Public Safety Manager Harris was the only City Department head in attendance. PLEA and Paul Barnes, speaking on behalf of a growing community coalition, shared the necessity of a two year, 4% per year food tax with further budget reductions. This 4% food tax/budget reduction plan will stay layoffs citywide and maintain a variety of city services through this difficult economic period. The Council voted 6 to 3 to utilize a 5 year 2% per year food tax. PLEA and the community coalition feels this direction is too little too late. Input at community budget meetings in February for the 4% “surge strategy” is important.
Political Promises...
Like fish clamoring for food, politicians will often clamor for your votes making many promises along the way to get those votes. With layoffs looming, PLEA hopes that the politicians in city government will remember the platforms that they ran on and assurances that were given to voters with regard to preserving public safety.
CLICK HERE to read the election flyer from City Councilman Bill Gates.
CLICK HERE to read the election flyer from City Councilman Sal DiCiccio advocating incresed police patrols and fire fighter coverage.
CLICK HERE to read the election flyer from City Councilman Sal DiCiccio pledging to fight illegal immigration and protect Phoenix neighborhoods.
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YMCA/PPD K-9 Unit
The Phoenix Police K-9 Unit in cooperation with the YMCA will be hosting a Community Day at the Park fundraising event on Saturday February 20th, 2010 to benefit the YMCA Strong Kids and Families Campaign and the PPD K-9 Unit. CLICK HERE for a copy of the event flyer. Community Budget Hearings
PLEA encourages all officers as well as their friends and families to attend one or more of the Community Budget Hearings scheduled for the month of February to speak out against public safety service cuts to the community. Officers may identify themselves as police officers when speaking but must be off duty and not in uniform. Tom Rabjohn Memorial Tee Shirts  The Tom Rabjohn Memorial Shirt will raise funds to contribute to a Trust Fund established for his three young daughters. |
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