from Firefighter Hourly
November 3, 2009
Steve Benjamin doesn't hide from making the tough statements. Today the candidate for Mayor of Columbia stood in front of a Columbia Fire Station and said budgets shouldn't be balanced on the backs of first responders. This is a sharp departure from any other member of city council or anyone running who has commented on the issue.
Standing across the street from Station 9 in Shandon, Benjamin eloquently delivered a short but powerful indictment of cutting funding to public safety. His statement is resonating with firefighters who are becoming aware of his comments. In addition, several national fire service writers, as well as media, are now interested because Benjamin joins a small list of political candidates who have spoken out nationwide for first responders. All are leading in their respective races for election.
Columbia has gutted the fire department while spending more money on other projects. Just recently the city has hired a firm to look at the efficiency of the city.
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November 3, 2009
Steve Benjamin doesn't hide from making the tough statements. Today the candidate for Mayor of Columbia stood in front of a Columbia Fire Station and said budgets shouldn't be balanced on the backs of first responders. This is a sharp departure from any other member of city council or anyone running who has commented on the issue.
Standing across the street from Station 9 in Shandon, Benjamin eloquently delivered a short but powerful indictment of cutting funding to public safety. His statement is resonating with firefighters who are becoming aware of his comments. In addition, several national fire service writers, as well as media, are now interested because Benjamin joins a small list of political candidates who have spoken out nationwide for first responders. All are leading in their respective races for election.
Columbia has gutted the fire department while spending more money on other projects. Just recently the city has hired a firm to look at the efficiency of the city.
Click here to view the original article.
