New Brunswick, NJ While residents in New Jersey are facing huge deficit cuts and pension reform aimed at eliminating double dipping and pension abuse from government workers. Governor Chris Christie has seemingly initiated a mass exodus throughout New Jersey. Many government employees have decided in order to save their pensions and accumulated sick time that maybe the gravy train has ended and its time to move on.
State municipalities are facing a sixteen million dollar shortfall from expected budget cuts by Governor Christie, and more cuts are proposed that will affect every level of government within our state, and everyone rich and poor a like will feel the financial burden says local activist and democratic committeemen Cedrick Goodman of New Brunswick. Our city has to meet its budgetary and fiscal obligations also while maintaining current levels of services, programs, and employment throughout the city to continue meeting the growing demands of city residents. During discussions with Mayor Cahill and the many challenges facing him and his staff, it was my recommendation that salary cuts within the police and fire depts. be considered and accepted throughout all levels of senior management.
Current data indicates that a tremendous amount of our city budget and expenditures are absorbed by these departments which consist of the highest salaries and pensions within our city government. It is further recommend that all senior management employees with twenty five years or more of service consider stepping down. The huge savings to residents in the short term would decrease potential property tax increases in the near future until we experience full economic recovery throughout the state.
It’s recommended that we freeze all pay increases to the police dept primarily those who salaries are one hundred fifty thousand and more. During these difficult economic times our city can not afford it and residents shouldn’t be asked to pay more in property taxes. It is my assertion that we consider redirecting these savings and resources back into the community towards fully paved roads, creating jobs, and economic development opportunities for city residents which could be more beneficial for improving the lives of struggling families living in New Brunswick.
Following the recent announcement and resignation of Police Director Anthony Caputo of record and his replacement to be announced soon it is my assessment that all senior police & fire officers with twenty five years of service or more follow suit and step down. I would like to encourage Police Union President Mike Sutton and Mayor Cahill to request the resignation of the following long time senior police officers. Capt Leslie Levine, Lt. Paul Shuster, and Lt. William Olds.
Mr. Cedrick Goodman
Middlesex County Democratic Organization
Committeemen 4th Ward District 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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