Public safety can expect cuts in benefits, manpower in 2010, Muncie Mayor says

(Muncie) Star Press

Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:45 AM

By Rick Yencer, Star Press

ryence@muncie.gannett.com

MUNCIE -- Mayor Sharon McShurley laid down the law to Muncie police officers this week, giving them the choice of cutting benefits or manpower in 2010-11.

Two days after ordering the layoffs of five rookie Muncie Police Department officers, McShurley sent a letter explaining the need to cut another $3 million worth of spending in 2010 and $2 million more in 2011.