Government works best when the people it represents are knowledgeable about it and hold it accountable. Facts about the salaries of public employees are a public record. We present these facts, dated 10/2018 and provided …
“We are looking for taxpayers to serve on our Board of Directors. Our strength and influence come from the willingness of property owners to band together to work for the best interests of our island community. …
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR BRIGANTINE? A PERSPECTIVE. Current Trends 1. The Census population of Brigantine is in a steady decline. In 2000 it was 12,594. By 2010, this number was down to 9,450. The next Census …
Dear Mr. Stinson: While going over the 2017 municipal employee salary list, we found what appear to be violations of City ordinances in ten non-union salaries regarding longevity. Let’s look at the relevant salary ordinances. …
Letter to City Manager Stinson. Brigantine Longevity Payments. Read More »
Brigantine’s City Manager submitted his 2018 municipal budget. It’s now up to the City Council to work on it in preparation for its final approval. The public hasn’t yet seen all these numbers that determine …
Too Much In Brigantine Fund Balance. Over-Taxation. Read More »
I attended yesterday’s City Council meeting specifically to make the following statement during the last public comment. “Last month, a resident addressed Council, for a second time, on apparent inequities and problems affecting property owners. …
The City of Brigantine owns and oversees the management of an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse (The Links). Why should this fact matter to taxpayers? Is the status quo the best way to face current …
The following was sent to the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller, Phillip James Degnan on October 17, 2017. Re: City of Brigantine Tax Practices Who protects the elderly, the poor and those that …
Homeowner Uncovers Questionable Brigantine Taxation Practices Read More »