The Insite is hearing some Harris County Sheriff's Office retirees are upset with the County Commission. Bob Goerlitz, President of the Harris County Deputies' Organization, says those retirees are upset because county commissioners took their monthly healthcare premiums up from $0 a month to $115 a month. Goerlitz says the retirees are on a fixed income and can't afford to pay the increased rates. He also says this is plain and simple a broken promise by commissioners. However, a spokesperson for the County Judge's office says the increase was likely made because of the budget constraints. That rep also passed the Insite along to the Harris County Human Resources Department. We're hoping to get a response!
The Insite is hearing some Harris County Sheriff's Office retirees are upset with the County Commission. Bob Goerlitz, President of the Harris County Deputies' Organization, says those retirees are upset because county commissioners took their monthly healthcare premiums up from $0 a month to $115 a month. Goerlitz says the retirees are on a fixed income and can't afford to pay the increased rates. He also says this is plain and simple a broken promise by commissioners. However, a spokesperson for the County Judge's office says the increase was likely made because of the budget constraints. That rep also passed the Insite along to the Harris County Human Resources Department. We're hoping to get a response!
It's a shame that we work for 30 plus years, sign a contract and were told we would get certain benefits upon retirement. We are at the bottom of the food chain; the County Judge and the rest of Commissioners court are at the top and will get free health care and a nice retirement. The long time Commissioners have made millions of dollars. While the deputies are struggling to make ends meet. Not only do cops die early, but we will have to struggle for the rest of our short lives on a small retirement income.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that we work for 30 plus years, sign a contract and were told we would get certain benefits upon retirement. We are at the bottom of the food chain; the County Judge and the rest of Commissioners court are at the top and will get free health care and a nice retirement. The long time Commissioners have made millions of dollars. While the deputies are struggling to make ends meet. Not only do cops die early, but we will have to struggle for the rest of our short lives on a small retirement income.
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