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MISMANAGEMENT
AND/OR MISAPPROPRIATION
Is
it mismanagement and /or misappropriation to pay an individual
taxpayer’s dollars when they are not qualified (Watch the July 5,
2011 Town Council meeting)? I believe this is cronyism. Cronyism is
the practice of appointing friends to high-level, especially
political, posts regardless of their suitability or the practice of
favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments.
Adding an additional layer to management cost the taxpayer’s money
without a significant return on investment. This additional layer is
costing the taxpayer’s $34,655.00 a year. As Eldridge states in
his letter; this has been going on for five years which has cost the
taxpayers $34,655.00 times 5 equals $173,275.00.
Now
the town council approved an 8% pay increase to Leighton to be the
Director of Public Works and Transfer Station. Again, I believe this
is a prime example of cronyism. This additional layer will cost the
taxpayer’s $35,209.00 per year. The town council and town manager
should be looking at ways to reduce spending instead of increasing
it. This year, the town council approved an increase in spending of
.09% over last year’s budget.
What
do you think? Is it mismanagement and/or misappropriations? I
believe the town council and town manager are mismanaging the town of
Lisbon by adding additional unnecessary layer of management
(cronyism) and definitely misappropriating our tax dollars. If you
agree with me, please contact your town councilor and voice your
opinion or send your comments to the Lisbon Reporter.
Larry A.
Fillmore
Concerned Citizen
