Savings Possible Without Full Fire Consolidation, Forum President Says
Public Policy Forum President Rob Henken spoke to the Oak Creek Common Council on Tuesday about his organization's report regarding fire department consolidation in southern Milwaukee County.
Southern Milwaukee County communities leery about combining fire departments could still benefit from smaller changes that would increase efficiencies and save money. That was one message Public Policy Forum President Rob Henken conveyed when he spoke Tuesday to the Oak Creek Common Council. It was an in-depth look at the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization's report that studied consolidation within the Oak Creek, Franklin, Hales Corners, Greendale and Greenfield fire departments. From the very beginning of discussions Greendale has not been fond of the idea of full fire consolidation. While the Village of Greendale is open to some of service sharing concepts, they are more hesitant in reference to full consolidation. Henken noted the …
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7:12 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Village Trustees don't know if and when they might take up the issue. Am I wrong or is that the job they were elected to do? The Trustees need to openly discuss this and include the residents. more ›