Prioritization of budget

Dow wants to focus on the cost side of getting our priorities. Will bring the region together to realize what services are provided and how they will be paid and who they will be paid for by.

Fred wants County to share health care premiums with all employees. Claims we pay people for effort and that the County should be more accountable.

Larry called for audiit last year, found $105 million. Look for efficencies in the budget. Only member of the County Council to vote no on police contract which he claims was too expensive.

Ross was asked to look at County budget. Looking at the budget he found the labor costs are too high. Also have problem because County and cities can’t agree on annexations.