Friday, June 25, 2010

Protests Planned For Atlanta Budget Approval

By Ernie Suggs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta / State News
June 25, 2010

The Atlanta City Council will approve a half-billion dollar spending plan on Friday that grants raises to police officers and fire fighters, funds the opening of more than a dozen recreation centers and changes the city’s pension obligations.

However, it won't come without considerable opposition.

On Thursday night, Gina Pagnotta, Professional Association of City Employees president, gathered city workers together in the City Hall atrium to strategize opposition to a city council-approved $300 bonus considered meager at best.

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