Well, I've been following the LarryBoy regime since it's inception,so I admit I feel a little stupid that I didn't see the obvious in his attempted manipulation of public perception in his vindictive mission to stick it to the fire union....
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1683625444/Rockford-officials-look-for-more-cuts
"...Mayor Larry Morrissey said he is open to suggestions for other areas of the budget to cut. Although the union representing firefighters has opposed a reduction in the minimum fire engine staffing, Morrissey believes it to be the right way to balance the budget.

Morrissey said he opposes the large increase in ambulance fees that is currently being considered.

“There is a huge question mark over how citizens would be able to pay for amounts above what is the customary and reasonable expense,” Morrissey said. “We have other options that enable us to cut costs, while still ensuring public safety and that’s the manning change.”..."

See,the arrogant,lying NATURE of this guy...HE'S the one that put those increased fees into play...

I may very well be wrong,but despite the obligatory pro-LarryBoy editorial...

http://www.rrstar.com/opinions/x1676801954/Who-s-pushing-to-raise-ambulance-fees-Not-us
just don't get the impression citizens are buying it this time...sure there's the firefighter-bashers in story comments on-line,but seems a general attitude of "Whatever"towards Larry and Sammuls game...
(On a totally unrelated note) Anyone notice the brief,out-of-the-blue, appearance last night of Adam"I-still-got-a-job-here"Smith???What the bloodclot, he's been the InvisibleMan for most of his tenure,THEN he's exposed as an extortionist('gimme more $$$$$or I walk') ,he's fired/resigns/position eliminated and NOW he's got the ARROGANCE to come waltzing thru Council...gimme a break!!!!!