Doug Jackson Quotes
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I hope we can join eighteen other states in saying that $5.15 an hour is not enough.
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We're confident (the state board) will uphold the elementary appeal and it will be a good way to win the trust of the district.
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In our business, managing your labor costs is paramount.
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We want the public to feel ownership in the process. We have to look at our finances. We have $1.5-million to work with. We are operating under two constraints -- time and money. If the public comes back with more (money for other options), it's up to council to approve it. Council is an integral part of the process.
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We still need to decide what we can afford. Where do we draw the line?
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Some people have suggested looking at additional ways to fund pool elements. At this point in time, these are not in place. I have to manage the $1.5-million as best I can. Right now my main priority is to figure out funding at hand and focus on the outside pool.
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We want people to understand that we have to look at maintenance costs and staffing in decisions on design elements for the pool.
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We feel the community is talking about a community center, which could be phased in or discussed at a later date. We want to get the outdoor pool solidified. We have to approach this in a financial and judicious way.