February 2017

Brigantine Mayor Enforces Gag Order at Council Meetings

‘Letter to the Editor’ from Brigantine resident, Anne H. Phillips:  Why did Brigantine’s Mayor Guenther impose his own gag rule (any action or order preventing freedom of speech) on me at the 2/15/17 City Council meeting? The Mayor presides at all City Council meetings. With skill and adherence to professional standards

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The Green Scheme. Politicians Want Control of Brigantine Farmers Market

After 4 years of successful operation, efforts are now underway for City Hall to take control of the uber-popular Brigantine Farmers Market. Since 2013, the Brigantine Green team has managed and nurtured the Farmer Markets into the BEST market in the area…even better than Margate. It’s that good. WATCH VIDEO

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Council Recap. Brigantine Mayor Hides Public Union Terms

Mayor Phil Guenther won rave reviews for his Nancy Pelosi impression at Brigantine City Council on Wed night, Feb 1. It was classic Phil. Smooth, but really dumb. Sounds smart when you first hear it, but after you chew on it a bit….you realize Phil has almost baffled you with

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2016 Brigantine Schools: Enrollment & Grades Down, Expenses Up.

A recent letter was sent to the Brigantine Board of Education and School Superintendent. it came from the Brigantine Taxpayers Association (BTA). Here are some of the bullet pointed contained within: Approx 1/3 of each tax dollar goes toward the school district, one that has declining enrollment and rising expenses. Declining

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Mayor Guenther Ignores Law Regarding Public Union Contracts

BRIGANTINE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION called out Mayor Phil Guenther in the local papers this week. BTA president Anne Philips asks: Why is Brigantine City Council keeping taxpayers in the dark about public union contracts? A new police contract, to replace the one which expired on 12/31/16, is being negotiated. The two

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