http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-05-16/story/handicapped-parking-enforcement-jacksonville-limbo

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have really seen the epitome of political malfeasance.  This city has a VOLUNTEER group of people that police the handicapped parking freeing up the police to preform more important duties in protecting their citizens.

If you have seen the TV reality series "Parking Wars" you will have a good idea of what these volunteers go through on a daily basis.  NO pay and you are all painfully aware of the cost of gas all to insure that people are not abusing the handicapped parking regulations.  It costs my family several thousand dollars a year to preform this service.

You are probably asking yourselves why am I telling you all this... well folks the city council today told us that they are eliminating the "parking posse" since it will save the city $59,000 per year.  Well what wasn't said was that the revenues from this group exceeds $100,000 per year.  I don't know about you but it sure sounds like Obama mathematics to me.  Let's flood city hall with an appeal for the real truth behind this misguided carriage .  You will see above the Times Union report.

Respectfully Submitted

Richard (Dick) Murphy