Marlborough Charter Revision
From Ken Hjulstrom via email:
The Charter Oak
Regarding the Charter Revision issue, it will be interesting to see who Bill Black decides to appoint. The last time we had a Charter Revision Commission (CRC) back in 2002 the First Selectman largely ignored the people put forth by the Republican Town Committee and instead stacked the committee with people of the First Selectman’s choosing as well as engaging the services of a consultant who spoon fed the committee members and aimed them in the direction that the First Selectman preferred. The result was a package that the First Selectman presented in a single “take it or leave it” vote, which the public rejected.
There also needs to be a budget for the CRC to pay for the consultant as well as for other expenses. This could cost between $20,000 and $30,000. If we are to see a CRC formed prior to the next budget season, then where will this money come from? It certainly is not included in this year’s budget. Will the BOS ask for a special appropriation?
