Point taken. I wouldn't begrudge them some sort of raise, but it's in the WAY that they're doing it. And I wouldn't mind if it wasn't such a LARGE change.
Then focus on the procedure, not the money. Keep your eye on the ball. Complaining about the amount of money makes Rotterdam sound like a bunch of ungrateful cheapskates. It also weakens your argument.
Residents of Rotterdam want to be able to blast their board members, and criticize their decisions, and they want them to do it for next to nothing. With this raise, Rotterdam should expect more from their elected officials. With a $5000 raise, town officials should expect greater scrutiny. Rotterdam should offer fair compensation to it's elected officials. In return, Rotterdam should demand, not just from the current town board, but also future town boards, a high level of professionalism and proficiency. Working for the best interests of the town. Not their political party or personal interests.
Then focus on the procedure, not the money. Keep your eye on the ball. Complaining about the amount of money makes Rotterdam sound like a bunch of ungrateful cheapskates. It also weakens your argument.
Residents of Rotterdam want to be able to blast their board members, and criticize their decisions, and they want them to do it for next to nothing. With this raise, Rotterdam should expect more from their elected officials. With a $5000 raise, town officials should expect greater scrutiny. Rotterdam should offer fair compensation to it's elected officials. In return, Rotterdam should demand, not just from the current town board, but also future town boards, a high level of professionalism and proficiency. Working for the best interests of the town. Not their political party or personal interests.
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Well, I'm not sure if I can fit it into my schedule, I'm going to do my best, but this should be on the agenda for tomorrow night. I think that's the first scheduled Wednesday night meeting for the year.
The agenda for tonight's meeting is not on-line at this time. I would, however, encourage everyone to come, as even though they already had their public hearing on this, there is a time for people to comment on anything that is on the agenda. As town residents, this could be a second public hearing on the raises just minutes before they actually have to vote on their raises, face to face with the public.
The proposed raise is a Resolution on the agenda to adopt a local law with new salaries, so it will be voted on. You can still speak during the Privilege of the Floor for Agenda Items.
Yes. Mr Della Villa was not in attendance, although he gave Mr. Tommasone a letter stating his opposition against it. Mr. Tommasone and Mr. Silva voted against the raises and Mr. Mertz and Mr. Signore voted for the raises. The raise was defeated.
It seems that usually they vote along party lines. I am surprised that there was such disagreement . Were Mertz and Signore angry about the other Republicans not voting with them. How did they respond to the no votes?
Well, at the time of the vote, it didn't seem to be much of a reaction, but I'll leave that for others to determine. I didn't talk to either of them after the meeting, as Mr. Signore had slid over near Mr. Mertz's seat and they were talking to a couple reporters.
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