Some members of The Rutland Taxpayers United attended the first public hearing of the articles to be placed on the ballot in March. Members explained why they supported the articles and what the intended results would be if passed.
"We estimate that if the changes were made, the city would save about $450,000 and on the school side the savings would be $600,000, " said Dawn Hance. "Add them together and we're talking about saving more than $1 million. That's one way to save money for the taxpayers."
We're often told we can't cut money from the budget without cutting city services. This is one way to do it. " added city resident Shawn Pemrick.
Presently, all city employees except for those in the police union pay either 10 percent of their premium or 4 percent of their base salary. Presently, city police pay no part of their health care expenses. However, the police contract is under negotiation.
"We estimate that if the changes were made, the city would save about $450,000 and on the school side the savings would be $600,000, " said Dawn Hance. "Add them together and we're talking about saving more than $1 million. That's one way to save money for the taxpayers."
We're often told we can't cut money from the budget without cutting city services. This is one way to do it. " added city resident Shawn Pemrick.
Presently, all city employees except for those in the police union pay either 10 percent of their premium or 4 percent of their base salary. Presently, city police pay no part of their health care expenses. However, the police contract is under negotiation.
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