March 30, 2007

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF POLITICAL DECISIONS AFFECTING THE RATEPAYERS COST OF UTILITIES

While Joseph Lee talks about his concern for the poor, it is interesting to read the statement that Rich Gilstrap of A&L Underground made to the board of the MLGW on March 15, 2007. This is a political decision and a cave in to the union because of the coming elections in October. A&L is a good company that does quality work at a cheaper cost than MLGW crews. Here is a statement from Mike Whitten, ex MLGW auditor.

This goes all the way back to 2004 and the "audit" forced on me by Joe Lee and Liz Moore, the City Auditor, which I refused to sign. It was nothing but a sham report, designed to get A&L removed and to discredit key employees at MLGW, who have since resigned or retired.

Rich is absolutely correct-A&L can and does do better, faster, cheaper work than most MLGW crews, especially now that Larry Thompson and Wade Stinson are gone. And, many of the MLGW customers know it.

This is another example of politics overruling good business decisions and another reason why MLGW should be removed from the influence of politics. I have asked for a report from the MLGW on the number of MLGW employees making over $100,000 per year including overtime and I am sure it will show the real reason why the union wants this contract killed, a large amount of overtime work.

Click here to read how the MLGW cares more about giving overtime to the union crews then they do about customer rates and service