u/No_Study_6634 — reddlx

The most viral story related to "higher learning" and not a word from our favorite podcasters... Perhaps they are friends with Cheyenne? any ideas?

u/No_Study_6634 — 21 hours ago

the city auditor just reported the city failed to collect up to $12 million a year in taxes it was already owed.
Oakland is sitting on 800+ vacant positions worth $136 million a year in unspent payroll.
In 2024, voters passed Measure NN for 700 police officers. Today there are 530.
And last week, Mayor Barbara Lee said there will be no layoffs and no service cuts, with or without Measure E.

So why should we give the local government more money when the mayor just said we don't need it to avoid service cuts?

the city auditor just reported the city failed to collect up to $12 million a year in taxes it was already owed.
Oakland is sitting on 800+ vacant positions worth $136 million a year in unspent payroll.
In 2024, voters passed Measure NN for 700 police officers. Today there are 530.
And last week, Mayor Barbara Lee said there will be no layoffs and no service cuts, with or without Measure E.

So why should we give the local government more money when the mayor just said we don't need it to avoid service cuts?