If you’ve read the Time Leader this morning then you have a pretty good idea of just how the Mayor, City Administrators, Officials, and even City Council members with the exception of one Mike Merritt are wasting taxpayers’ funds jet setting around the nation soaking up the SUN, oh sorry I mean Valuable Information, that can only be obtained at these conferences, and never online, RIGHT?
Now let’s take a closer look at the spin city officials put on this in their own defense.
Council Chairman Mike Merritt has never taken any trips, but said he believes the conferences are worthwhile. Council members have brought back information that has saved the city money, he said. But Merritt said he understands concerns that are being raised, and suggested it may be time for council to revisit how many people should attend.
“There are lots of cities that don’t belong (to the NLC). I think they are missing something,” Barrett said.
Wake Up Wilkes Barre
If you missed the Times Leader Click the Links below
- Travel costs since ’04 stun activists
- Poll: W-B travel fees very high
- 2 took trip with month left in office
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Although I wouldn’t do it, I can’t say it’s wrong if others do it, because I still haven’t opened, and installed my gift from Santa.
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“I’m not saying cut it altogether, but does it need to be three? Maybe two is the number. Times are tough. We need to watch spending where we can,” Merritt said.
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“There are lots of cities that don’t belong (to the NLC). I think they are missing something,” Barrett said.
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Thomas defended his decision to attend the convention. Although he’s no longer on council, he continues to live in the city and plans to volunteer his time to help council members and other city officials in any way he can, he said.
Thomas said he brought back valuable information on several important issues, including towing contracts, centralizing police department records and alternative fuel sources for city vehicles.
“The information I brought back (from the convention) and the knowledge I have, I can share with new council members. It’s not like I’m a ghost. I’m not leaving.”
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I moved out of The City while still serving, and collecting a paycheck, and now you expect me to share the Sunrays you paid for! HA Get a Clue will Ya!!!
Wake Up Wilkes Barre
There are people who earn Masters Degrees from colleges and Universities that have Online Classrooms. Many major corporations because of the high cost of airfares have resorted to Online Conferencing. But then again, they don't a the key to the general fund that is kept full with tax dollars............
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