"Oh no! They're on strike? Well then let's forget about that workforce reduction to match workload. Let the taxpayers keep paying. While we're at it -- let's give all the retirees a 14th monthly paycheck! They deserve it. We can just increase the resident income tax rate to 4%. And if that doesn't balance the books, 5%!"

I'm with you. Everybody's having financial difficulty except the taxpayer. Highest millage, minimal police, fire, medical, and other City services. If you live and work here, double wammy. I'm getting so sorry I'm living here. If the criminals don't get you, lack of City services will.