Mason set to introduce salary ordinance in Hoboken
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
HOBOKEN - Councilwoman Beth Mason will introduce an ordinance on
2nd Ward Councilwoman Beth Mason: Politicker file photo Wednesday night that would limit public salaries of city council representatives who already hold public jobs to $1 apiece.
The Mason ordinance would also prevent council members from receiving healthcare benefits.
A Hoboken elected official who receives health benefits from employment outside the city would be given financial compensation in lieu of the city’s health benefits to a maximum of $2,500 per year, according to a release issued by Mason.
"One of the big reasons that New Jersey has such outrageous spending and tax problems is because too many elected officials are voting to protect their financial interests, not the interests of the people who elected them," said the freshman councilwoman.
"The legislation I have introduced is intended to reduce the undue influence of the ‘governing class’ class of political elites who have a vested interest in seeing more government spending and less government efficiency and responsibility," she added.
According to Mason spokesman Thom Ammirato, the councilwoman has the support of Councilmen Michael Russo and Peter Cunningham.
Councilman Peter Cammarano and Councilman Ruben Ramos - who gets three public salaries - are both on record in opposition to the measure.
Also in the mix are council people Theresa Castellano, Terry LaBruno, Nino Giacchi and Dawn Zimmer.
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holy...
I'd have to go look at the fine print, but that's almost something that makes sense...
:D
The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets. - Will Rogers
It's a small start...
...but it's a good start. With the state of our state, its the kind of resolution everyone should get behind.
Recuse Themselves
Councilman Peter Cammarano and Councilman Ruben Ramos - who get three public salaries - are both on record in opposition to the measure - Are they going to get to vote on the measure - if they have a stake in voting NO should they be forced to recuse themselves and not be able to vote?
This is good only for the
This is good only for the state and local agencies especially civil service jobs, i mean cops where i live make a lot of money and im glad our local officials are starting to see that they really shouldn't. The company i work for even uses a PEO to manage salary.
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