County employees deserve to get Christmas bonuses

TO THE EDITOR:

During the August election, my thought on the citizens knowing more about their county business than some give credit for could be sized up in one word ? disinfectant.

On the front page of the Nov. 29 Standard, I learned the usual bonuses county employees have been getting have been halted. I think the county should rethink the latest decision and give the county employees the bonus. I have never worked for the county and I will not receive any money. I do think we should let the sun shine in to disinfect county government and the way business has been done.

The story quotes a county resolution which states, ?Whereas, it is the best interest of Warren County to promote the continued employment of its many valuable employees and to recognize and reward eligible employees by authorizing the payment of a service bonus to be determined by continuous length of service.?

The bonuses were in effect for two years and I believe would be considered as part of the employee?s benefits and pay package. Going by past arbitrations and the write up in the Standard, I believe the Warren County Commission gave a raise to all the county employees in 2004.

Hershell Madewell

Anngela Street

McMinnville