Berkeley Heights Mayor David Cohen recently vetoed a new $1,235,000 bond ordinance to fund 2 fire vehicles, 4 police cruisers and 4 sport utility vehicles. The controversy started after last year's $10M bond ordinance, which included funding for the 2 fire vehicles, was petitioned by the citizens of Berkeley Heights. The petition resulted in a voter referendum for this November's ballot. Mayor Cohen will not sign the new ordinance because it circumvents the referendum on the unsettled $10M bond ordinance, however the council overturned his veto.
The bond remains unsigned, but it looks like Council President Thomas Battaglia has the authority to sign if Cohen is unwilling.
As the taxpayers of Berkeley Heights, any opinions? |
Posted - 08/06/2008 : 7:05:59 PM
