Topics in Category: Political Discussion - InBrockton Forums - InBrockton - InBrockton http://mail.inbrockton.com Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:22:51 -0400 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management /~vvgsuwgv/media/kunena/images/icons/rss.png Topics in Category: Political Discussion - InBrockton Forums - InBrockton en-gb Mayor candidates - by: clifton heights http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1793-mayor-candidates#8213 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1793-mayor-candidates#8213 Political Discussion Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:37:26 -0400 Councillor at Large - by: Daisy http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/21-councillor-at-large?start=60#8012 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/21-councillor-at-large?start=60#8012 Political Discussion Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:26:13 -0500 Craig Pina to run!! - by: RobK http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1389-craig-pina-to-run#7325 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1389-craig-pina-to-run#7325 Political Discussion Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:45:39 -0400 MA POLS VOTE THEMSELVES MASSIVE PAY RAISE - by: clifton heights http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1190-ma-pols-vote-themselves-massive-pay-raise?start=20#7108 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/1190-ma-pols-vote-themselves-massive-pay-raise?start=20#7108 Political Discussion Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:35:50 -0500 Win Farwell - by: Scott http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/259-win-farwell#5576 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/259-win-farwell#5576

johnboy00 wrote: Here you go Scott: He brought the city out from under the states control of its all of its finances a year ahead of schedule. BTW his 1 term was 4 years back then, or the equivalent of 2 terms today. Please note: I do not know or support Farwell, however I do look at things objectively. I imagine that your opinion of him will not change much.

"As the community grew, Brockton’s operating budget, which is funded with a combination of property taxes, state aid, local receipts and other reserves, increased to accommodate the service needs of its residents (see Appendix). However, during the 1980s, changes came into play that impacted the way the city financed its operations. First, Proposition 2½ was enacted and to comply with new tax limits Brockton had to reduce its property tax levy over four years from almost $53 million (FY1981) to about $36 million (FY1985). Once within its levy ceiling, Brockton’s property tax levy again grew as a result of the statutory 2.5 percent increases plus new tax base growth. However, new growth was stymied by a water supply problem that forced a building moratorium in
the city. By the end of the decade, the city and state were in a recession, which resulted in smaller increases in state aid to communities as well as mid-year cuts to state aid. After using most of its one-time reserves in the prior year, the city adopted a FY1990 budget that underfunded appropriations. By the end of FY1990, the city had a significant operating deficit and did not have sufficient resources to cover the deficit and balance its FY1991 budget.


The General Court approved special legislation (Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990) that enabled the city to avoid insolvency and gave the city tools to get its financial house in order. The act enabled the city to issue bonds to fund an accumulated $15 million in operating deficits. In return, the city had to give up control of its finances to a state-controlled board and create a finance department under a chief financial officer (CFO) with administrative and budgetary responsibilities. Under the budgetary direction of the CFO in 1991, the city made hard decisions to lay-off staff, reduce services and increase fees. Brockton crafted balanced budgets three years in a row, established a contingency reserve of over a $1 million, and improved its bond rating. The Brockton Control Board voted itself out of existence in June 1993, a full year earlier than projected. Through the joint efforts of city and state officials, Brockton’s fiscal stability was restored."

This is at the bottom of pg 5 and into pg 6.

http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dls/mdmstuf/technical-assistance/finmgtrev/brocktonfmr-nov2012.pdf


So it was a State Controlled Board who made those "hard decisions" not necessarily Farwell. He just happened to be Mayor at the time this went down. And just for the sake of argument, even if he had a direct hand in this, he's still a putz.]]>
Political Discussion Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:37:16 -0400
Are You serious, Novack? - by: Capt http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/206-are-you-serious-novack#5079 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/206-are-you-serious-novack#5079

RobK wrote:

Capt wrote: Someone please clear the air for me. How can anyone, who is a felon, run for any position?


no Law against it, It dumbfounds me as well. Look at Buddy Cianci and Marion Barry

What a great world we live in. A criminal can now be available and capable of screwing us again.]]>
Political Discussion Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:58:30 -0400
State Rep - by: Daisy http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/165-state-rep?start=40#4071 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/165-state-rep?start=40#4071 ]]> Political Discussion Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:02:28 -0500 Ward Councillors - by: dadof2 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/22-ward-councillors?start=100#3710 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/22-ward-councillors?start=100#3710
I'm sorry Ollie lost.]]>
Political Discussion Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:16:06 -0500
School Committee - by: boomingranny http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/23-school-committee?start=40#3619 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/23-school-committee?start=40#3619 Political Discussion Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:26:25 -0500 Special Election - State Senator - by: Dennis M http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/110-special-election-state-senator?start=60#3607 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/110-special-election-state-senator?start=60#3607

Tag469 wrote: As for the local Elections, I'm somewhat selfish, I'm voting for the people who I know will do well by me and my family.


I'm the same way. In the town I live in, all councilors are "at large". So I voted for the councilor who lives in my neighborhood. I'm confident that she will represent my neighborhood better than someone across town, regardless of her political ideology.]]>
Political Discussion Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:40:38 -0500
Voter Turnout for 2015 City Election - by: Sportsfan http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/159-voter-turnout-for-2015-city-election#3594 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/159-voter-turnout-for-2015-city-election#3594
Inactive voters remain registered to vote until they fail to vote in two consecutive biennial state elections. Inactive voters are restored to the active voters list any time they complete an affirmation of current and continuous residence, fill out a new voter registration form, or submit anything to their local election official which is signed under penalty of perjury and confirms the voter's address.

You may check your registration status here.]]>
Political Discussion Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:14:29 -0500
Mayoral Elections - by: Jim http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/20-mayoral-elections?start=420#3561 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/20-mayoral-elections?start=420#3561 Political Discussion Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:00:39 -0500 city councilor tom monahan's fb rant... - by: Daisy http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/137-city-councilor-tom-monahan-s-fb-rant?start=20#3402 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/137-city-councilor-tom-monahan-s-fb-rant?start=20#3402 ]]> Political Discussion Fri, 23 Oct 2015 23:26:09 -0400 Geoff Diehl's empty chair debate at WATD Oct 12! - by: Tag469 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/150-geoff-diehl-s-empty-chair-debate-at-watd-oct-12#3303 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/150-geoff-diehl-s-empty-chair-debate-at-watd-oct-12#3303 Don't get me wrong, I like Diehl's politics. He's doing a good job. Hopefully he will continue - as a state rep.

MIKE BRADY FOR SENATE!!!!!!]]>
Political Discussion Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:46:05 -0400
Brady bags out on WATD debate! - by: oldskool http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/148-brady-bags-out-on-watd-debate#3203 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/148-brady-bags-out-on-watd-debate#3203 Political Discussion Mon, 12 Oct 2015 22:31:45 -0400 Tagger claims shenanigans. - by: boomingranny http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/144-tagger-claims-shenanigans?start=20#3118 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/144-tagger-claims-shenanigans?start=20#3118 ]]> Political Discussion Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:04:11 -0400 Interesting Host for Mike Brady's fund raiser - by: dadof2 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/140-interesting-host-for-mike-brady-s-fund-raiser#3039 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/140-interesting-host-for-mike-brady-s-fund-raiser#3039
@Daisy: here is info and link about changing status to unenrolled for future. Unfortunately you can't change in time this election. But you can change for future which my kids just did. They want to be unenrolled or Independent in future elections.

www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/

Register:
To register to vote in any election or regular town meeting is twenty (20) days prior to the date of the election or meeting. The deadline to register to vote in a special town meeting is ten (10) days prior to the special town meeting.

Parties:
If you wish to change your party enrollment, you may do so by filling out a new voter registration form. Members of political parties may vote only in their own party's primary elections. Unenrolled voters (commonly referred to as "Independents" and members of political designations or minor parties may vote in the party primary of their choice. Choosing to vote in a particular party's primary does NOT enroll you as a member of that party.]]>
Political Discussion Sat, 03 Oct 2015 10:29:55 -0400
Tell me why I should vote for you? - by: Daisy http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/103-tell-me-why-i-should-vote-for-you?start=40#2556 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/103-tell-me-why-i-should-vote-for-you?start=40#2556
The Sign makers love the political season Ray. :cheer:]]>
Political Discussion Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:47:32 -0400
Representative DuBois wants you to see her post... - by: BrocktonDave http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/92-representative-dubois-wants-you-to-see-her-post#1375 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/92-representative-dubois-wants-you-to-see-her-post#1375
She didn't angrily delete her account to the hub, she did here.

I don't have a problem with the bill, I have a problem with her posting about it.

She's not posting information on the bill to get you to garner support for it, she's posting the fact that the bill is her idea.

She's grandstanding, the effort will fail, but she is getting publicity. She doesn't do anything without carefully analyzing it's impact on her political career.

She doesn't understand how privileged she is. She's a democrat, it doesn't matter what she does. Look at Claire Cronin! Has done absolutely nothing. It doesn't matter. She doesn't have to. They have their retirement.]]>
Political Discussion Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:19:34 -0400
city council would like a raise, please. - by: Scott http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/32-city-council-would-like-a-raise-please?start=120#1109 http://mail.inbrockton.com/~vvgsuwgv/forum/political-discussion/32-city-council-would-like-a-raise-please?start=120#1109 Political Discussion Thu, 21 May 2015 20:28:08 -0400