Comments on: Cecilton Fire Company Seeks Modernization, but Cecil County Budget Advisors Could Snag Plan

By: SchoolMarm

SchoolMarm — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:07:21 +0000

It was good to read this article and the previous one, giving readers important information concerning our local fire departments. We all do not know when we will need their services but we expect them to come to our aid when the occasion arises, and promptly. The expense of maintaining equipment, meeting State regulations, and serving growing communities is enormous.

One problem is that serving the smaller areas of Cecil County cost just as much as serving those with larger populations, the expense of required equipment being equal. Our volunteer, and the few paid, fire personnel deserve our support. Whether they get the support of the Commissioners, of course, remains to be seen.

By: Rick O'Shea

Rick O'Shea — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:39:04 +0000

The Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee is a valuable asset to the County Commissioners in that they take an analytical, non-political approach to the financial condition of the county. Ultimately, the final budget is a political decision whereby winners and losers are determined.

Sadly, the Three Amigos (Broomell, Dunn, and Mullin) will control the outcome. They have proven to be vindictive and short-sighted in their decisions. The $300,000 cost of a study of wastewater options would have been paid by Artesian and that money could have been used for a Cecilton fire truck. The Three Amigos have put their personal agenda ahead of the safety of those citizens living below the canal.