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Fewer in city hall? So what

Not even two months after the new administration took office, they are obviously clueless on how to balance the city's budget, counting pennies and sitting in back rooms "being creative" in finding ways to balance the city's budget."

Raises decide vote on tax hike

When I opened my Blade on Feb. 9, I blinked hard to make sure I was reading the headline correctly ("City officials given raises up to 26.9%," Feb. 9).

Save raises for better times

How disappointing to hear that Mayor Mike Bell is giving raises to certain members of his top city officials. Was it a case of "you rubbed my back, now I will rub yours?"

The citizens of Toledo, have a right and duty to voice their opinions.

Pay raises of over 25% to just a few,  is, well poorly thought out, at the least.

The previous administrations, notice the plurality, administrations, got us into this mess and to reward people at a time, of economic loss for many, well, it really shows, that leaders are outta touch with the rest of us.

Business as usual.