Shasta County DSA Demand Fairness

Monday, December 28, 2009

REDDING - In less than 1 week ....2 bank robberies, citizens have been shot at point blank range.  During that same time a severely abused boy’s life was saved by quick response from Deputy Sheriff’s.  Services that are critical to the safety of our citizens are in jeopardy!  Shasta County Deputy Sheriff’s have seen dramatic cuts that have reduced patrol officers.  During these tough budget times Deputies were willing to agree to help with the county’s budget problems by matching proposed cuts that the Board of Supervisors were willing to take by taking a 5% cut in pay. Now the Board of Supervisors is demanding over 15% additional cuts, reducing deputy salaries by over $500 to $1000 per month.  The Supervisors should not try to single out law enforcement to balance their budget.  Why unfairly slash the income of deputies who risk their lives to protect the families of Shasta County.  The Board is scheduled to make their decision at the January 12th scheduled Board Meeting.