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To the superintendent’s credit, her budget is lean wherever it’s allowed to be. That is to say that more than two-thirds of the education budget is fixed costs that are either mandated by law or contracted or can’t be avoided, like energy bills.
The consideration for the Charter Commission is to determine if our community would be better served with four-year staggered terms for the Town Council.
It is an insult to the community for the Council to solicit volunteers and then self-appoint themselves because, in the words of John Tuttle, “they know best.” What’s worse, it is an abuse of power.
“Called into special session to deal with a budget deficit estimated between $337 million and $550 million, the Democrats in the Legislature managed to trim state spending by a feeble $12.4 million,” Rell said.
I want to apologize for the lag in postings these last few days.
I am sorry to say that I have been ill with the flu - possibly the H1N1 flu.
However, I have asked for some help and expect to be posting news again, beginning this evening.
Thank you for continuing to support this venture.
And stay well.
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Judy has served on the Board of Finance for many years and I am confident that, if elected to Town Council, she will continue to judiciously represent the interests of East Hampton’s individuals and families.
Patience Anderson brings more to the table than accounting and fiscal operational depth - she brings a history of commitment in serving we, the people, of East Hampton.
As we look to the future, there are many items on the horizon that will demand attention.
The Democrats and Republicans in town are really one party - one party that above all, serves the interests of a certain few over the rest of the town.
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