The Janesville City Administration is considering a new water park projected to cost as much as $6 million. It only figures a few residents are concerned how such a large expenditure can be approved without a referendum.
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Sound Off: Who gave City Manager Steve Sheiffer authority to budget millions of dollars for the water park? Amounts that size should only be budgeted after a referendum. The city is in dire need of a mayor who answers directly to the people every election. – anonymous
To which the Gazette responded with this note.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Sheiffer and his administration propose the budget; the elected council must pass it
Hopefully we all have the same meaning here of “must pass.” The following Sunday contained this call-in response.
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Sound Off: In regard to Sunday’s editor’s note concerning the city budget, while it is true that City manager Steve Sheiffer and his administration proposed the budget, it is equally true the council will approve anything proposed. Check their voting record for proof. – anonymous
I'm not old enough to remember when was the last time the Janesville City Council voted down a proposed city budget. And nearly every time City Staff offers recommendations on various issues whether it be fiscal management or ordinances, the council is nearly ALWAYS affirmative. Sure, council members voice concerns and make a statement with an occasional dissenting vote or two, but for the most part the motion passes, possibly as often as 95% of the time.
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Yes, and the Rock County Board is just as docile. They too will usually approve anything shoved under their noses - unanimously too boot!
Bob Keith
Cool Dadio Media
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