Kerridge: Days of Sac "Doing More With Less Are Over"

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Sacramento City Manager Ray Kerridge says his proposed budget focuses on core services, like public safety and picking up trash. But in an interview with Capital Public Radio, he says the city faces painful cuts that will affect everyone.


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Monday, May 11, 2009


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Kerridge: “This downturn in the economy is a reality.  And the days of doing more with less are over.  There are some things that are gonna have to suffer.  So maybe we are gonna have to put up with a bumpier road for a little while until the economy turns, but that’s the effect of this situation.” 
 
As city manager, Kerridge is responsible for Sacramento’s budget and day-to-day operations.  To balance a $50 million deficit, Kerridge has proposed slashing every department.  Impacts include increased police and fire response times, dirtier parks and more.
 
Meanwhile, Kerridge declined to take a position on Mayor Kevin Johnson’s charter amendment that would shift most executive powers from the city manager to the mayor.
 
Kerridge also says Johnson is more of a big picture leader, while the previous mayor, Heather Fargo, focused more on process and details.