TRIBUNE CHEERS & JEERS: Nov. 25, 2009

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November 25, 2009

Anonymous The News and Tribune Wed Nov 25, 2009, 01:43 AM EST

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... to the self-serving votes by several New Albany council members to continue health insurance for themselves, even though they are part-time workers, have full-time jobs and the city is in financial crisis. While the savings wouldn’t fill the economic woes, it would have shown support to fellow government employees that have had salaries and benefits scrutinized or cut. Instead, the Council reaffirmed its do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do mentality. If we combine this decision with the vote by council members to avoid redistricting because it might impact their individual seats, I’m starting to notice a selfish pattern. I hope voters do as well.

— Tribune publisher Steve Kozarovich

... to the short-sighted decision by the New Albany City Council to not hire a grant writer. Maybe they feel that other city departments and local politicians will pick up the slack but the city needs new revenue streams and denying a revenue-creating position is a backwards move.

— Tribune publisher Steve Kozarovich

Do you have someone or something to cheer or jeer? Submissions should be sent to Publisher Steve Kozarovich at steve.kozarovich@newsandtribune.com or by mail at 303 Scribner Drive, New Albany, IN 47150.

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