Slesnick to Run Again: Volsky’s View

October 18, 2010 Leave a comment

It has been reported  that Mayor Slesnick will run for reelection.  This should be an exciting election, to say the least, and it will clearly be a vote of confidence and ratification, or not, on the Slesnick Era of the city of Coral Gables with its rising taxes, abundant salaries and benefits for employees, failed managers and  huge unfunded pension liability.

Attached for your information is Volsky’s reaction on Slesnick running.

Filed under Coral Gables, Election

What Think the Candidates? (3)

October 18, 2010 Leave a comment

So far several candidates have been collecting substantial funding for their campaigns.  Hopefully, we will hear from one or more candidates on the themes of their campaign and their thoughts on the main public issues in Coral Gables.

See the pages on this blog–A CITY AGENDA and CANDIDATES—for current information on the candidates and important public issues in Coral Gables.

Filed under Coral Gables, Election, Politics

A “New Agenda” for the City of Coral Gables

October 12, 2010 Leave a comment

Consider a list of issues and proposals for a New Agenda for a newly elected mayor, commissioners (old and new) and the city manager that could be discussed in the coming election campaign.

Help by sending your suggestions and I will include them all in a running list on a separate page on this blog.

Here are some example of what I imagine might be relevant or, at least, good ideas to challenge to candidates.

  • Prepare and discussion a long-range financial plan for the City of Coral Gables;
  • Freeze and/or reduce actual amount of taxes paid by citizens during the next three years;
  • Accelerate a plan of reducing pensions and health benefits, especially for firefighters and police;
  • Prepare a plan on how to reduce unfunded pension liabilities during the next five years;
  • Have a community town hall meeting at least twice a year to discuss the budget and other issues;
  • Develop a realistic and flexible agreement with the Biltmore that protects the taxpayers not just now, but in the coming years;

Filed under Community, Coral Gables, Election, Politics

Get One More Vote for the Budget

September 29, 2010 Leave a comment

Yesterday’s vote on the millage rate (Yes:  Mayor Slesnick, Commissioners Anderson and Withers; No: Commissioners Cabrera and Kerdyk) indicate that what taxpayers need is one more vote–commissioner or mayor willing to fight for the taxpayers and freeze taxes for a significant period of time.

Vague talk by candidates for office on “balanced” spending and taxes, and unnecessary and extravagant capital projects should raise doubts of their qualifications for office.

Filed under Election

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