I have just read my Isantian and was a bit surprised by the Police Chief's representation of the dramatic crime increases as "normal". I respect and understand our Chief's difficult position of not being given adequate staff to keep crime low. I do not believe that a 70% increase in assault, 42% increase in theft or a 24% increase in narcotics should be deemed normal.
We can not accept these high levels of crime as a simple by-product of rapid residential growth. Isanti must be committed to keeping crime rates low for all current and future Citizens of our City. Isanti must make crime prevention a priority.
The City Council has added 4 Administrative position in the last 2 years. This does not include the public works employees added. Zero Police have been added in the last 2 years. My request for a Police Officer starting in July of 2006 was rejected by the City Council and they hired an Administrative Assistant instead. My fellow Council Members must take these crime increases seriously.
I have included a link to my website page that has the full 2005 Isanti Crime Report.
http://www.georgewimmer.com/Police%20Report.html
About Me
- George
- I have served the City of Isanti as Mayor since 2007. We have accomplished great things together and I look forward to building on our success. United, we move forward to a better future. You may contact me at 763-442-8749 or e-mail me at george@georgewimmer.com.
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Why Does are Poilce Chief do this?? He reqiests more officers when he gets the oppurtunity to doresn't he? I like Ron and the current Police Force, but I saw the same thing in the Isantian and could not beleive what I read from him. This City Not only NEEDS A new officer it needs MULTIPLE new officers. I have said it before .....What will it take for our city council to take our safety seriously??? ANyone have any answers??
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