Spencer Targets Timberlake Fire

If you’re curious re: what tax activist Larry Spencer is doing this election season, you need look no further than a letter he wrote that’s making the rounds: “86% Property Tax Increase planned by Timberlake Fire District.” A Berry Picker provided HBO Central w/a copy. Among Spencer’s claims: “The District board gave the chief a $14,000 raise this summer on his base salary, and including benefits his total compensation is close to $100,000. Not bad pay after only one year on the job. I didn’t get a $14,000 raise last year, did you? So what do they want so much more money for? Part of the planned levy money will pay for more raises, $82,000 for an assistant chief, and $59,000 for a full-time mechanic. The employees will do everything they can to pass the levy …”

Question (for inquiring minds): Will Spencer be involved in municipal elections in the county, too?