tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post2347934287060875994..comments2020-06-25T03:10:22.808-04:00Comments on Cory Storch for Good Government in Plainfield: Be Concerned about Next Years Budget This YearCory Storchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14827700290350107786noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-47244549530281701902010-02-19T19:34:33.906-05:002010-02-19T19:34:33.906-05:00Dear anonymous
calling for a 0% tax increase is n...Dear anonymous<br />calling for a 0% tax increase is not a gratuitous comment. It is more likely to happen if the many anonymi come forward and speak out at Council meetings, contact the Mayors office, write letters to the editor and participate in our Citizens Budget Advisory Committee.<br />Anonymous comments made in frustration are understandable - we are paying too much for too little - but they don't carry much weight for change. And if you were at the budget hearing you would understand what I mean - people advocating to save their friends and colleagues jobs and a rare advocate for the home owner/residents who have to pay for city services.Cory Storchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827700290350107786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-59018118909804008842010-02-19T11:41:10.478-05:002010-02-19T11:41:10.478-05:00What services does Plainfield provide to its resid...What services does Plainfield provide to its residents when you compare it to neighboring municipalities? Are we more or less efficient? Are you still going to push for a 0% increase next year or was that a "I'll gladly pay you tomorrow for a burger today" statement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-78169910995542771082010-02-18T22:56:39.038-05:002010-02-18T22:56:39.038-05:00I cannot keep on affording this 10% increases that...I cannot keep on affording this 10% increases that the Council and Mayor keep pushing on us. <br /><br />Next it will be the PMUA. Then it will be the schools. How can we keep on paying these increases? Someone has to stop this. <br /><br />When will you stop spending money we do not have? When will you be satisfied? When?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-7888415503106945192010-02-16T09:39:45.618-05:002010-02-16T09:39:45.618-05:00I agree with Doc - can anyone in Plainfield say an...I agree with Doc - can anyone in Plainfield say any other sentence than, "That's the way it has always been?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-31671422184086927892010-02-15T22:31:50.859-05:002010-02-15T22:31:50.859-05:00Dear anonymous,
You need to come come to the meeti...Dear anonymous,<br />You need to come come to the meeting Tuesday at 8 pm and express your sentiments. The Council will definitely be hearing from people who want us to back away from some of our proposed cuts totaling $1 million.Cory Storchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827700290350107786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-6418951162549629682010-02-15T19:15:03.640-05:002010-02-15T19:15:03.640-05:00Rather "striving" for a miracle next yea...Rather "striving" for a miracle next year with a 0% increase, why not go for a 3% increase this year; if any increase is justified.<br /><br />Come on councilor, no more than 3% THIS YEAR!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-64002532773368618512010-02-15T13:03:13.974-05:002010-02-15T13:03:13.974-05:00The early bird catches the worm and the rest wait ...The early bird catches the worm and the rest wait to be handed sloppy-seconds, in our case courtesy of Jerry & Co., Inc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-40204487514140468882010-02-15T12:28:49.303-05:002010-02-15T12:28:49.303-05:00Why should we be 3 months late (September) to &quo...Why should we be 3 months late (September) to "traditionally" approve the budget. All excuses about state aid etc is a lot of Budgets are subject to amending if their is a change in income or unexpected expenses. The process should start NOW so that it could be ready for approval in Ju8n e for July FY2011. <br /><br />Plainfield's problems are sloppy money management and weird paper trails.olddochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467958592320642425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-24401802920071928282010-02-15T10:57:32.047-05:002010-02-15T10:57:32.047-05:00Dear anonymous
You (and CBAC) are right. The budg...Dear anonymous<br />You (and CBAC) are right. The budget process should start in January. That would be the goal for next year. This assumes that the FY 2011 budget should be approved by September because of our traditional late start.Cory Storchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827700290350107786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-34950484185129949522010-02-15T10:19:16.514-05:002010-02-15T10:19:16.514-05:00Cory,
Much of what you wrote in your blog correla...Cory,<br /><br />Much of what you wrote in your blog correlates to the CBAC. One major difference is that the CBAC suggested that the budget process start in January. <br /><br />It is important that this budget be passed and the 2011 budget begin. I can assure you that if Marc Dashield's assessment that taxes will go up 50% in 5 years, this town can do whatever they want with the people left, because they will be precious few. <br /><br />I, for one, cannot afford 25K in city taxes along. I hope the people of Plainfield will take your advice and not only come out tomorrow to support the budget, but also take a closer look at how their money is spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-40921656685968537122010-02-14T11:21:39.110-05:002010-02-14T11:21:39.110-05:00Never mind, I found the meeting notices and posted...Never mind, I found the meeting notices and posted links.Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728257853330372835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246307564175102370.post-15157522727503257452010-02-14T10:27:02.189-05:002010-02-14T10:27:02.189-05:00Where is the meeting notice for Tuesday?
Also I h...Where is the meeting notice for Tuesday? <br />Also I hope everyone will review the Memo of Understanding from DLGS as it puts constraints on spending that have to be understood and honored.Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728257853330372835noreply@blogger.com