Budget woes

Our blog-friend Elizabeth Keaton (That Keaton woman) has posted a thoughtful reflection on the reduction of the buget that eliminated thirty-seven of 180 positions. You'll find it at Telling Secrets.

Here is a quote

Already, I am told that one deputy figured out that if each deputation gave $1,000 each (8 deputies = $125 each, or responsible for raising that amount from 'back home') we would have more than enough to restore a few line items (read: positions) to the budget.

Please read Elizabeth's post.