City's wants may not be needs

The city of Auburn has agreed to hold off on the purchase of a second fire truck. The city manager had intended to apply unused overtime funds to buy new equipment for the fire department.

However, overtime costs have recently increased roughly $2,000 per pay period; attributed to two vacancies within the department. With the anticipated funds no longer available, the city manager will now have to investigate state grants to fund the purchase.

But is this really a blow to the city? I don't ask to be cheeky, but in an economically depressed region, it's about time Auburn reassessed its needs and wants.