Frank Castiglia Jr.: The Rest Of The Story

To the Editor,

The rest of the story!

The date was Thursday November 10th, the place was Oswego County Building, Oswego New York.

The event, the monthly Oswego County Legislative meeting.

A resolution FP-3 was presented for a vote by the full legislative body. It was a resolution requesting a Public Hearing on Salaries for Select Elected Officials.

In short, the Legislators are looking for a raise. This would be the 7th year in a row that they have asked and received a raise.

They aren’t only asking for a raise they are asking for a Stipend for being a Chairman of any committee. They are asking for $1,000 extra a year because they get appointed to a Chairman’s position by the Chairman of the Legislature.

They are also asking for a $3,000 raise for the Legislator elected to the Vice Chairman’s position (usually a majority member).

This has never been done before in the 200 years in the life of the Legislature.

During the meeting a motion was made to move this resolution to a public referendum, giving the public a chance to vote on giving the Legislators a raise and Stipend. That was voted down on party lines. All Republicans voted NO, and all Democrats voted YES. (23-No, 2-Yes)

Why are the Republicans afraid to have the voters, vote on their raises.

Another motion was made to have the public hearing at 7pm when more of the public could attend and voice their opinion about giving the Legislators a raise.

Again, that was voted down on party lines. All Republicans voted NO, and all Democrats voted YES. (23-No, 2-Yes)

Why are the Republicans afraid to hear from the public.

As we have heard so many times “One party rule is not good for the people”. No truer words were ever said.

The public hearing will be at 2pm on December 15th in the Legislative Chambers of the Oswego County Building in Oswego New York.

Please come on that day and voice your feelings.

Many people feel that no elected official should vote themselves a raise.

I feel the same way I think the people should vote on giving out raises not the people getting the raises.

Remember December 15th come and speak it’s your money.

Legislator Frank Castiglia Jr.
District 25

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