The taxpayers of Auburn need to give some thought to what is taking place at Auburn Hall.

The city manager has spoken about the money that will be saved by moving the police department from its present place to Auburn Hall. But how much will it cost to change the telephone system? And what did the new desk (made of cherry wood) cost? And where will all the police vehicles be parked? I would guess that some would be in the parking garage and the rest outside.

I wonder how long the move will work and how much money will actually be saved.

It is great to save money, but sometimes you have to look ahead to the future.

Most city managers stay for only five years or so, then they are gone for good.

Taxpayers need to think about that.

Reginald Emery Sr., Auburn

Editor’s note: According to Police Chief Phil Crowell, the City Council allocated $40,000 to purchase furniture as part of the move; of that, $10,000 is specifically for desks. So far, nine desks, four bookcases, one hutch, one desk extension and four armoires have been purchased at a cost of $5,421. Crowell expects to purchase two more desks, but final expenditures will be “well under budget” he said.