Claim Number Seven By Mr Rackley

Mr. Rackley states in his seventh claim, "7) "Lavish" Health Insurance Plan - Dan's insurance agent is Elaine Hickman. It is with Blue Cross Blue Shield. His deductible is $1000. It provides NO Dental, NO Vision, NO Life Insurance, No Disability. In my opinion this is far from "lavish".

As you can see taxpayers have been paying more than $900.00 a month on average for this "bare bones" insurance, that has now gone to over a thousand dollars per month. How does this compare with the county and city workers in terms of cost and benefits? Oh, that's right Mr. Speer is neither a county or city employee and is thus able to chose the plan he wants through his wife's insurance agency. Granted there my be another agent who is involved but as you can see at least one check is made out directly to Brenda Speer.

Another questionable expense is the "extra Contribution" to Lincoln Financial Services, Perhaps Mr. Rackley would like to explain that expense in order for folks not to jump to any conclusions about a retirement fund paid for by taxpayers.