So much has happened since I last wrote that I don't even know where to begin. The Mayor issue has mushroomed beyond my wildest dreams. We have received fourteen (14) resumes, and I have read every one of them. We will be acknowledging receipt of them, but we haven't really set up any interview procedure. I know of at least three Council member who want to be appointed at this time.
George Gilmore threw a monkey wrench into the whole thing last night. He said that nobody on the Council should vote for himself/herself because by doing that, you are using your power for personal financial gain....meaning the Mayor's salary which is triple a Councilperson's salary. Of course, if you want to vote for yourself, it's quite all right to accept the Mayor's position at the current Council salary. That is ridiculous. Whoever the Mayor is, the responsibility is enormous, particularly in this climate. The Mayor should receive the salary designated for the position. However, the point is well taken that it could give the APPEARANCE of impropriety by voting for yourself and a larger salary. If that is the case, I don't see three votes for anyone, since you supposedly can't vote for yourself.
I have also heard rumors that Mayor Seda will now be pushing his resignation off until October 28th, or even more interesting, that he will not be resigning at all. I think I would laugh myself silly over that. Look at all the speculation, rumor, arguments, etc, this has caused, and now he doesn't resign? Wow!!!!! And, he keeps giving us last minute zingers. Painting, paving and creating contracts seem to be the name of the game.
Next week at this time I will know more than I know now. Either the Seda will still be Mayor or he won't !!!! That's about all I can predict. Hey, this is a lot more "interesting" than I ever could have imagained. In the meantime, and in spite of all, I hope I am doing a good job and getting things done.
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This has been a running commentary on life as a Councilwoman for the Jackson Township Council in New Jersey. I will now continue this blog with observations on being a member of the Board of Trustees of my homeowners asscociation.
About Me
- Bobbie
- I love to write, and I hope this blog will be an outlet for my meanderings.
Ya gotta make lemonade outta lemons or life will be real sour.
1 comment:
Wow, I only heard that he was pushing off his resignation until the 28th - I never heard the never part! I don't think that's true anyway because supposedly his wife and daughter are already in Florida. Let's hope they stay and let's hope he follows! I don't think that I can take another 2 years of this man. I don't think Jackson will survive if he stays on another 2 years. God help us all!
You ARE doing a good job but that fact is being pushed to the back burner with all this who will be mayor stuff. As soon as Gilmore said that you shouldn't vote for yourself, I knew that nobody on the council was getting in. I'm thinking that it's a good thing. Maybe we won't have to wash the boys bash eachother anymore. Maybe they'll grow up and stop treating this situation like its a game We shall see!
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