It's inefficient and unresponsive and unwieldy. Mears called Maddox's accusations outrageous. We provide 25 percent of the entire budget, for a 20-plus member authority. We get some of it back because that's equitable. No one has ever complained about this arrangement.
Customers feel the authority is doing a fantastic job.
They're upset that I'm expressing an opinion. And maybe I am incorrect. The grand jury, if they decide to go forward, will be able to tell if there are problems. The fire authority will gladly cooperate with a grand jury investigation, said Mears. They'll find money has been dispersed in accordance with state law.