The newly constituted Salisbury city council began their tenure with fairly uneventful, two hour, first legislative session. Every vote was unanimous. Matters that may have been controversial, such as the speed camera legislation, were treated as though they were routine.A little over one hour of the meeting was devoted to the presentation of Mayor Jim Ireton’s FY 2012 budget. Staying on message, Ireton emphasized that Salisbury’s city government was doing more with less and that city employees were bearing the brunt of city cost cutting through the use of furloughs.
While it is true that city spending has seen a general decline (5.95%) under Ireton’s stewardship, local attorney Bob Taylor pointed out during public comment that city spending has increased 55.46% from FY 2005 through FY 2012. The FY 2012 budget, Ireton’s second, is a 5.88% increase over last year.
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And the inflationary rate doesn't have anything to do with it?
What a dollar could buy in 2000 can't be bought for under $1.30.
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
I watched last night and I loved that it was uneventful! They chose the right president. She was so low key! Even Shields was paying attention and participated.
I do hope the budget goes well. Any more increases and I may have to give up my Internet. And cable. They are about the only extras I have. I don't want to give up my phone. At my age, a call to 911 would not be a surprise.
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Of course there is inflation. Do you think the cost of living has increased over 55% since 2005?
To be fair, this was due to the profligacy of Barrie Tilghman and her "Dream Team". If Mike Dunn really did run for mayor (and won) I can't imagine the burden placed on Salisbury homeowners and businesses.
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Hey, genius: According to the feds, the inflation from 2005 thru 2010 was about 15% -- much less than the Salisbury City Budget has shyrocketed under Barrie and Ireton.
Getting rid of the LORD'S PRAYER is far from uneventful, IMO.
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