Carmen, as always, your poem was great.  Hopefully, people will see it in the paper and contact the mayor.  Maybe he and some of the higher paid officials could take a cut in pay and benefits.  I will pray that this issue is resolved without taking away such a valuable service.  How wonderful that you were able to express your displeasure with the situation in such a creative manner, with no name calling or ugliness, but in a way that will make an impression.  You certainly have the gift of words.  Lady, you are a real class act&#33;&#33;&#33;