To the Editor from Richard Ramil….<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been a full-time resident for the past 3\u00bd years and consider myself to be politically independent. I have my own opinion on each issue and never rely on party politics. That being said, last week\u2019s letter titled \u201cNew resolution is essentially a gag order\u201d was another of the rants I continue to read in the local papers, and hear in some of the council meetings I\u2019ve attended.<\/p>\n
It was clear to me that people were coached to speak up at these meetings<\/strong> to push forward pointed political views. These meetings seem to go on forever, with the same idea being reviewed over and over. So I see no problem limiting the time a person can use to share their opinions.<\/p>\n The person used words like \u201cpartisan vote,\u201d \u201cfreedom of speech,\u201d \u201cmuzzle\u201d and \u201cintimidation\u201d to give her opinion. These words really apply to the last 50 years of Brigantine City government and not necessarily the last two years under a new and more responsive council. This person talks about taxes being raised by the current city government.<\/p>\n The right question to be asked and answered is:<\/strong><\/p>\n Under which party\u2019s leadership was the salary structure allowed to get so out of fiscal reality?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n I\u2019ve yet to hear an apology from the responsible political party for their governance in this area.<\/p>\n Lastly, I\u2019m tired of hearing about the golf course and how things should not be changed.<\/p>\n Certain people on this island forget this golf course is owned by the taxpayers, not some special interest group. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n City government\u2019s responsibility is to do everything possible to insulate taxpayers from losses or unnecessary expenditures.<\/p>\n The current city council, with some exceptions, is being proactive investigating all avenues seeking a solution to this financial problem. As a taxpayer I\u2019m hoping they are successful. I don\u2019t play golf, but think it\u2019s nice that this island offers this activity. It\u2019s a shame the opposition can\u2019t get behind these efforts, or offer real solutions to the Brigantine taxpayers.<\/p>\n Richard Ramil<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To the Editor from Richard Ramil…. I\u2019ve been a full-time resident for the past 3\u00bd years and consider myself to be politically independent. I have my own opinion on each issue and never rely on party politics. 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