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ken0042 · 07-14-2009, 09:39 AM

I split this because I think it could grow into its own discussion fast.

I can see part of the reason building permits are down; the last time I went to apply for one it took about 3 hours. It's now to the point where I think I would be less likely to get one for any future work that I am doing.

So basically the city is taking a department that was understaffed, and chopping jobs because there aren't enough staff to handle the full work load.

Sure, cut some of the fat perhaps, but don't take away from a department that is there to ensure public safety.

07-14-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I split this because I think it could grow into its own discussion fast. I can see part of the reason building permits are down; the last time I went to apply for one it took about 3 hours. It's now to the point where I think I would be less likely to get one for any future work that I am doing. So basically the city is taking a department that was understaffed, and chopping jobs because there aren't enough staff to handle the full work load. Sure, cut some of the fat perhaps, but don't take away from a department that is there to ensure public safety.