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I am all for saving $ and pension reform and I often comment on how the current system is unsustainable. That said, I have no idea what the City of Warwick is trying to argue here. They are worried about the potential $2.8 million these 44 WFD members will cost them? Well what happens if the City loses in court? Where will that $ come from? You can add court costs and more to that $2.8 million.

I have said this before but I truly feel the Mayors staff is letting him down. It seems he has made rushed political decisions that haven't paid off in the short or long term. I supported this Mayor in the last election because I felt his experience would be important during difficult financial times. He knew City government. That experience has not paid off so far and the Mayor and his staff deserve SOME heat there. If the City is in such fair standing, as was suggested recently, why would the City be squabbling over a few million $?

Real leadership in this case would've been to sit with the Projo or Beacon and say "Look, am I happy with the ruling? Of course not...BUT I am confident we can get back to the table to get something done that will help our City in the long term. For anyone who says "well then what leverage does the City have?" They have no leverage in this case, it seems they are fighting an uphill battle. I hope the Mayor and his staff recognize we cannot fix our financial problems through the judicial system. Sure there are cases that could end up in court but let's not fight losing battles.