When the LA Times turns against you it might be time to reconsider your strategy. I’m not going to add much commentary to this, it essentially speaks for itself, but to summarize:
Population: 37,000
Salaries:
City Manager $790,000 (with a $95,000 increase per year)
Police Chief $450,000
Assistant City Manager $375,000
Mayor $100,000
Councilman $100,000
Councilwoman $100,000
Councilman $100,000
Councilman $100,000
Disgraceful.