It's time for everyone to start carrying their own weight I know the constitution says separation between church and state Kevin but if there are over a hundred Christians churches in the city of hartofrd that has nothing to do with religion thats business theres no need for that many churches def a tax exempt scam time for the big wigs in Hartford schools and library to take pay cuts contracts need to be renegotiated I hate to sound like a dictator but if a ship is sinking and there's not enough safety boats and life vests and all the holes cant be plugged then everyome aboard is gonna have to carry their own weight its really not that hard its time to for the poor and the middle class to stand up to these bullies regardless of race financial situation political and social beliefs Hartford will be a third world dump if people continue to spit on the sidelines and watch
Hartford's revenue streams have been insufficient for years, Now the citizens are just getting some truth about it's shortfalls. When does Hartford's leaders demand to clean house in the accounting department? Start with Darrell Hill and the comptroller. The comptroller is a union position which affords the position some protection and the people still do not get the truth about Hartford's finances. Fire the comptroller. Hey someone that will tell the truth and not bend over for the finance director.
Why no one is calling for Pedro Segara's head on a plater is beyond me. I'm not saying he was the total problem with Hartfords finances but that ball park put us in the hole big time.
So, he is saying all these little issues that most people go on and on about here, have a delta that is insignificant. Schools are incredibly expensive everywhere and we all know the majority of that goes to salary and benefits for all of the employees. Second is fire and police, then all the others make up an insignificant take from the overall budget.
The problem with so many responses I am reading here is that the judge didn't play the blame game here. He tried to explain the economics of Hartford not just today but the bonding that has taken place for years that lead to this expensive lending that will be adjusted if the city successfully navigates itself through bankruptcy. For the comptroller? Why will that bring down the cost of bonding? Fire this person or go after that person, again that's not the core issue. City revenue, fed basically dried up, and state aide way down is not enough.
Baby boomers retire with their large pensions and relocate to tax friendly states like Florida taking with them tax revenue and buying power. It was never really supposed to happen like this, city, state employees, and others with generous pensions and retirement benefits were supposed to remain in Connecticut (maybe not the winters) and continue to pay their high property taxes, sales tax, and help to keep their local economies afloat. You also have the "brain drain" as college students leave the state for more opportunity, a loss of well educated young people with a strong work ethic. This loss equals less money to throw as aid to Hartford and other urban centers and fewer people visiting downtown for food, drinks, and cultural and sporting events. The trickle down economic effect has dried up. This negative effect has been happening since the 1990's and creative accounting and state aid cannot work as a bandage any longer.
Finally a person who knows and understands Hartford and it's trouble.
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ReplyDeleteIt's time for everyone to start carrying their own weight I know the constitution says separation between church and state Kevin but if there are over a hundred Christians churches in the city of hartofrd that has nothing to do with religion thats business theres no need for that many churches def a tax exempt scam time for the big wigs in Hartford schools and library to take pay cuts contracts need to be renegotiated I hate to sound like a dictator but if a ship is sinking and there's not enough safety boats and life vests and all the holes cant be plugged then everyome aboard is gonna have to carry their own weight its really not that hard its time to for the poor and the middle class to stand up to these bullies regardless of race financial situation political and social beliefs Hartford will be a third world dump if people continue to spit on the sidelines and watch
ReplyDeleteHartford's revenue streams have been insufficient for years, Now the citizens are just getting some truth about it's shortfalls. When does Hartford's leaders demand to clean house in the accounting department? Start with Darrell Hill and the comptroller. The comptroller is a union position which affords the position some protection and the people still do not get the truth about Hartford's finances. Fire the comptroller. Hey someone that will tell the truth and not bend over for the finance director.
ReplyDeleteWhy no one is calling for Pedro Segara's head on a plater is beyond me. I'm not saying he was the total problem with
ReplyDeleteHartfords finances but that ball park put us in the hole big time.
So, he is saying all these little issues that most people go on and on about here, have a delta that is insignificant. Schools are incredibly expensive everywhere and we all know the majority of that goes to salary and benefits for all of the employees. Second is fire and police, then all the others make up an insignificant take from the overall budget.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with so many responses I am reading here is that the judge didn't play the blame game here. He tried to explain the economics of Hartford not just today but the bonding that has taken place for years that lead to this expensive lending that will be adjusted if the city successfully navigates itself through bankruptcy.
ReplyDeleteFor the comptroller? Why will that bring down the cost of bonding? Fire this person or go after that person, again that's not the core issue. City revenue, fed basically dried up, and state aide way down is not enough.
Baby boomers retire with their large pensions and relocate to tax friendly states like Florida taking with them tax revenue and buying power. It was never really supposed to happen like this, city, state employees, and others with generous pensions and retirement benefits were supposed to remain in Connecticut (maybe not the winters) and continue to pay their high property taxes, sales tax, and help to keep their local economies afloat. You also have the "brain drain" as college students leave the state for more opportunity, a loss of well educated young people with a strong work ethic. This loss equals less money to throw as aid to Hartford and other urban centers and fewer people visiting downtown for food, drinks, and cultural and sporting events. The trickle down economic effect has dried up. This negative effect has been happening since the 1990's and creative accounting and state aid cannot work as a bandage any longer.
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