In Response to They Saved, We Suffer

Re: They Saved, We Suffer

Bill,

This year it was $500,000 and I've never heard anyone say $600,000.  Also it was explained to the public exactly how this came about by me at a public meeting and in no way is anyone holding the police responsible.

Its cause is simple fiscal mismanagement, on the part of ex-governor Christie Whitman and unless our city fathers used this money for previous year’s property tax relief then they would also be responsible for the debt that now exists.

I had read the article the officer is referring to and it was the article used for reference in the explanation given to the public.

Mayor Bill James

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Finally the truth comes out. Not innuendo blaming the police and fireman, who contribute THE HIGHEST % (8 1/2%) of their salary to their pension out of ALL state and municipal employees. The state and municipal government basically stole 1 BILLION (with a "B") dollars from the pension system. It's about as criminal as the ENRON scandal that robbed hard working people of their pensions.