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Post by regrets on Oct 28, 2013 18:19:27 GMT -5
Rampage, I can't disagree with u as I have been to many meetings. I would ask is that all of Carver's fault? Nifa has definitely been the major obstacle. As far as him giving us answers, yes he was vague but at least we now know the basis of the deal signed w mangano. Before everyone attacks me, yes I know that deal means nothing without Nita's approval. All I ask is what will team o do differently? Nifa obviously does not want retro to be in deal. That's a huge loss esp for guys like me in steps but I'm at the point to say screw the retro & just make me whole so I can go on with my life.
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Post by overthecap on Oct 28, 2013 18:54:52 GMT -5
Nassau lawmakers approve $2.79B budget for 2014
Originally published: October 28, 2013 7:25 PM Updated: October 28, 2013 7:32 PM By CELESTE HADRICK celeste.hadrick@newsday.com
The Republican-controlled Nassau Legislature on Monday approved a $2.79 billion budget for next year proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano with only minor technical changes.
The 2014 budget, which holds property taxes level for the fourth consecutive year, was passed on a 10-9 party-line vote, nine days before most legislators and Republican Mangano seek re-election.
The 10 GOP legislators rejected several amendments filed by the Democratic minority, including one to reduce the county executive's $174,000 salary by $65,000. Mangano has attacked predecessor Thomas Suozzi, a Democrat seeking to regain his old job on Nov. 5, for boosting the county executive salary by $65,000 in 2008. Suozzi counters that it was recommended by a bipartisan commission.
Also defeated was a Democratic amendment to increase the county's contribution to the NICE bus system from $2.6 million to $6.6 million.
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) stressed that Republicans had not increased property taxes while they restored funding to youth agencies. She accused Democrats of proposing "pure fiction" in their amendments.
Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport) contended that Democratic proposals would save $26 million. "I think our savings are genuine," he said.
At the minimum, he said, Republicans should look to compromise.
Gonsalves said GOP legislators have promised to try to improve funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) system. Mangano in 2011 recommended a change to the private bus system run by Veolia Transportation as a way to save millions of dollars in escalating costs expected if the MTA continued to operate the system.
"Before we can spend, we need to know where the other dollars are coming from to pay for those expenses," Gonsalves said. "We will in the near future talk about ways in which we can help make NICE bus better."In a statement, Mangano said the "budget protects families and seniors while also paving the way for continued economic growth by holding the line on property taxes for a fourth year in a row and by cutting spending . . . "
Democrats complained that next year's budget presumes borrowing of $230 million to pay tax refunds -- despite a recommendation from Nassau Comptroller George Maragos, a Republican seeking re-election, that the county borrow $50 million this year and pay $50 million from operating expenses toward the chronic refund burden.
Deputy County Executive Tim Sullivan said the county's financial control board, the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, agreed in 2011 to allow the county to borrow $305 million through 2014 for refunds. The plan was delayed until Democrats this year agreed to borrow $75 million.
Although the county was supposed to stop borrowing to pay refunds in 2015, Sullivan said he hoped NIFA would permit borrowing for the remaining $230 million over several years because of the delay. NIFA chairman Jon Kaiman could not be reached for comment.
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Post by oscarthomas on Oct 28, 2013 19:19:52 GMT -5
Our raises have not been included in the new budget.
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Post by smallville on Oct 28, 2013 20:36:20 GMT -5
Our raises have not been included in the new budget. Then fvck them and no deal. Let's see who takes this job. OT will be through the roof.
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Post by zzzz on Oct 31, 2013 11:10:18 GMT -5
Did everybody get the last " vote for Carver" letter? So I happened to read it before wiping my ass. It was nice reading how much was accomplished since 2008. Funny but to me it wasn't what we got accomplished but how much we gave and gave and gave. While I do agree with a lot Jimmy was saying in the letter because of the economic climate at hand, he wanted to know what Ideas O'Reilly had suggested to do differently. Jimmy also stated that O'Reilly voted "FOR" everything the PBA did...... My entire problem with this letter was that whenever somebody questions or puts an idea AGAINST Jimmy they are SHUNNED and told to SIT DOWN!!!!! Also some things that go to the Trustees for vote gets passed to us to vote on even if the trustees agree or disagree with the vote..... My point here is don't say that your opponent votes for something because that's not 100% accurate. People get SHUNNED by this board and that shouldn't be.......I do think however experience is a good thing but what good is experience if NOTHING gets done and we continually get fvck'd.
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Post by overthecap on Oct 31, 2013 14:43:24 GMT -5
Sometimes not giving up as much as others, when everyone appears to be sacrificing more, can be construed as a victory.
It's all how you look at it.
IMO going forward is about what to give up with the expectation of receiving little or nothing in return
I think you all are in the position trying to keep what you have.
That may no longer be realistic.
GL
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Post by 1ppnotforme on Oct 31, 2013 16:22:31 GMT -5
The least Jimmy could do is put on a black cloak, stick a light bulb in his mouth, and get out there for the kids at Halloween as Uncle Fester. LoL ! He's all trick and NO TREAT! ....... Boo
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Post by 1090cop on Oct 31, 2013 18:35:12 GMT -5
I am hearing Moore had a disagreement with Cortes and dropped out of the running. That is why his name was not on today's mailing.
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Post by fiveo on Oct 31, 2013 18:57:20 GMT -5
I am hearing Moore had a disagreement with Cortes and dropped out of the running. That is why his name was not on today's mailing. I don't know if this is true or not, but he wouldn't be the first person to have a disagreement with Cortes. Not saying he's not a good cop, but he's a bit argumentative and hard to get along with. He's pissed off more than a few people in his career
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Post by zzzz on Oct 31, 2013 20:26:47 GMT -5
First of all Kenny Cortes does have disagreements... But with BOSSES when they do not follow the contract. He works for our best interest and gives his opinion on things but also states to evaluate your own personal situation. He has filed numerous grievances and has gotten 02 pct cops numerous victories. I can attest to you that his heart is in the cops best interest that he represents. He takes NOTHING for granted. He questions things the PBA does and gets shunned because he does so. Ask anybody in the 02 pct if Cortes is in it for himself and see what they say. Please don't judge on rumors you hear from Carver's guys. Cortes questions PBA tactics sometimes.... That's a good thing. There's lots of wasteful things that the PBA does and it costs each of us money.
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