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From: Joe Murphy To: GRP -City Council Subject: No E9 Closure, No Service Cuts Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 5:04:19 PM Respective Council Members, I have the unique position of being a San Carlos resident as well as an employee of your fire department. I'm asking you to vote against the city manager's recommended budget cut to my department. It is a true cut that will only hurt the communities I've sworn and spent nearly 14 years proudly serving. I am fortunate at my ability to have some insider information, but am enraged that as a tax paying citizen of San Carlos, one in which contracts for fire service to yours and my Redwood City Fire Department. There's been little to nothing passed along to the residents paying for this contract and the significant change and potential delayed service to myself and my family. To not take any public input, no chance for anyone to vote, and no substantial reason provided to me as an employee of the city is absurd. Today while speaking with and spending time one on one with the citizens you were elected to represent, they expressed question and outrage about the possibility of this coming to fruition and city leadership. They feel deceived by the city, Measure RR's passing, and the general lack of information shared prior to a cut that will no doubt affect tax paying residents, businesses, and companies that have chosen to call both Redwood City and San Carlos home. Many topics such as the pandemic, growing homeless problem, and wildfire concerns all have fueled a feeling of mistrust amongst the citizens I spoke with today from 10:30-2. I hope you will consider alternative options. As a member of your fire department, I am happy to hear you are willing to talk with my union representatives and listen to our side. Sincerely, Joe Murphy RCFD Engine 10, C -shift Former Redwood City and current San Carlos resident and tax payer.