The City of Brigantine has yet to publicly release an approved, signed labor agreement with Brigantine Police officers that was voted on Sept. 2, 2015 by City Council. As of Jan 26, 2016, a signed Brig PD contract has not been shared by City Hall, even after OPRA requests were […]
New Brigantine Police Union Contract Not Signed. Details Unknown Read More »
The concept of ‘Terminal Leave’ is where the Brigantine public employee can save up their sick & vacation days, and then use those accrued days in their final year on the job. A Brigantine public union employees could stay home for weeks, months and maybe more…while getting paid. This employee
Terminal Leave Pay-out 100% for Brigantine Union. City Un-aware? Read More »
Cha-ching. Another big Brigantine public employee payday on Fantasy Island. Former Brigantine Police Capt. Ray Cox will receive $325,000 in a settlement related to a lawsuit he filed against the city in 2013. This does not include costs associated with 2 years of litigation. This payout will be in addition to
Police Capt. Cox Sued Brigantine. Wins. Gets $325,000 Settlement Read More »
Brigantine residents, especially 2nd home-owners, might want to use OPRA to find out how their money is being spent. Not happy with virtually no representation from Brigantine City Council? Disappointed with limited questioning of Council majority’s blatant financial malfeasance? Voters hoped Brigantine Democrat leader; Lisa McClay would have shared details
How to Use OPRA Anonymously. Keeping Brigantine Council Honest. Read More »
Some good news. After 3 long years of continuing road erosion, The City of Brigantine has started to fix the collapsing road bed along Harbor Beach Cove. Our citizen reporters noted that a contractor called GW Putz was on-site for the past few days. Will this fix be a long
Repairs To Fix Harbor Beach Cove Collapsing Road Now Underway Read More »
Brigantine Real Estate brokers, agents & builders know the truth. Brigantine’s most important economic driver is Real Estate. Home building, buying, selling, repair, home-lifting, bulkheads, kitchen & bath upgrades, landscaping, painting, insurance, etc. This is just a small sampling of what drives the economy on Brigantine Island. When that Real
Brigantine Real Estate Slump; Caused by City Hall Tax & Spend? Read More »
Brigantine school consolidation is not needed. That’s what Brigantine Mayor Phil Guenther and School Superintendent; Brian Pruitt reported last week via a highly questionable document called: Brigantine Public Schools Consolidation Study. (click to read) This so-called study was released to the general public, just minutes before it was voted upon and approved
Brigantine School Superintendent Says ‘No Consolidation Needed’ Read More »
The Democratic municipal chairman for Brigantine; Jerry Szucs submitted 3rd ward nominations to the City Clerk; Lynn Sweeney on December 11. Szucs was delivering three names to fill the vacant seat of former Brigantine 3rd ward councilman Joe Picardi, who recently retired prior to the end of his term. The
Brignatine Council to Vote on 3rd Ward Replacement Read More »
Will Brigantine taxpayers see much needed relief anytime soon? ‘Not likely’, says a growing number of concerned citizens. Explosive school district costs will tax relief a non-starter. Twelve new hires have recently been added to the Brigantine City Hall staff. Over 30 employees make over $100K (not counting OT, Health
Brigantine School Superintendent Opposes Consolidation Read More »
VIDEO > The ACIA; Atlantic County Improvement Authority might enter into a shared services agreement with the City of Brigantine Beach. If terms are reached, the ACIA could manage and maintain The Links at Brigantine Golf Course. Brigantine City Manager Stinson has been given the OK by Brigantine Council to
Atlantic County Improvement Authority. Manage Brigantine Golf Course? Read More »
Somebody had to do it…. a TO-DO list to will hold Councilwoman Lisa McClay and all Brigantine leadership accountable to local taxpayers. Goal of TO-DO LIST > fix biggest problems facing Brigantine taxpayers: How do taxpayers regain control & oversight of City Council & City Hall operations. How does power get back
Ten years ago, I published “Greenhead Politics”, which contained more than enough evidence of corruption and mismanagement in Brigantine to justify an investigation. The city government, headed by Mayor Guenther, turned its back on the subject and stayed silent until it blew over, which proved to be an effective tactic.
22+ Years of Uninterrupted Power. Mayor Guenther’s Brigantine. Read More »
Brigantine bank accounts not reconciled, purchase orders in duplicate, asset ledger not maintained in 2014, and checks for 6 grand sent monthly to a Florida LLC that used to manage golf courses. Just another day inside Mayor Guenther’s City Hall. Make sure you thank Mike Feely; reporter for the Brigantine
Could Brigantine’s City Manager & Public Safety union reps be in violation of New Jersey state law? It certainly seems that way. Some even suggest that Mayor Guenther and certain members of Brigantine City Council could also be held liable for allowing expired public safety contracts to extend indefinitely. To date,
Brigantine City Manager & Public Safety Unions in Violation of NJ State Law? Read More »
Wonder why Police, Fire, and Teachers contract negotiations are stalled? Police contract expired DEC 2012. Fire Dept contract expired DEC 2013. It’s well known that public employee contracts will NEVER be this good again, especially in Brigantine. Read the jaw-dropping agreements below. Negotiations have stalled regarding long expired Brigantine public
Expensive and Expired since 2012. Brigantine Police and Fire Contracts Read More »
