Chief John Lau began the luncheon as the Chief normally does during this time of year and when he spoke of Cocoa’s generosity he had to pause because he became choked up with this unexpected gift. Chief Lau said it pains him to walk through the halls of our agency this holiday season to see the hurt and pain his members show in their eyes as they struggle to meet their family needs and still provide for a joyous occasion.

The City of Titusville implemented 26 furlough days to make up budget shortfalls of approximately $1.8 million.  The unions were told that pension reform could cause some of the furlough days to go away but so far pension reform offers from seven weeks ago have not been accepted or declined by the council.