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GR must rein in pension, health costs

Published: October 11, 2010

Now that the chickens have gone to roost elsewhere, the request for a street lighting fee has been soundly rejected, and Grand Rapidians’ generosity led to three open city pools this summer, our city leaders need to report how they plan to address the major causes of the continuing budget shortfalls, namely the defined benefit pension plans and the rich health insurance offered to employees and early retirees.

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