I'm not complaining about the Galveston PD getting paid or all of their time, including off duty time. They earned the pay accordingand are entitlyd to it according to federal guidelines. However,those city employees who were required to be on the job during and after the storm and who were required to stay at the San Luis received nothing extra for their efforts. These employees are not represented by any union nor are they protected by any state or federal requirements. It isn't fair that they should get nothing extra for their sacrifice while the PD gets over $5000. per week. And how about the city employees who were willing to work, all of whom needed their pay? They will not be compensated as were many who worked for private businesses. Pay for civilian city emplotees is absurdly low to begin with and now many are in bad financial straits due to loss of income. How about someone like the Mayor or City Manager standing up for the workers who keep the City of Galveston operational. There's FEMA money available for many things and some of the city administration should step up and show a little backbone and find some way to help these loyal city employees. Vern Maddox Jamaica Beach