Rather than reading a story covering cross accusations with no substantive facts or figures, I would have loved to have seen actual cost analysis data. For example, did the Professor’s case study include the positive effect outsourcing will have on the town's unfunded pension liabilities in the out years, or did it only examine simple annual operating expenses.
It should also be noted that trash collection services have been expanded under privatization. Recycling is now collected weekly. Was this taken into consideration when looking at the overall best value of the initiative?
Since the privatization of trash collection in Barrington, the overall quality of service has improved: recycling is collected weekly; there has been less wear and tear on my trash receptacles; the employees are friendly and respectful; and everything taken to the curb is collected without stipulations.
I would propose that all towns need to examine functions that are not inherently governmental for privatization. Only those functions that involve public safety, contract oversight and the obligation and expenditure of public funds need to be performed by entrusted public servants.
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