Borrowed money balances Vernon budget, again

The ink is barely dry on Vernon’s recently approved 2015 budget and Vernon’s mayor, Vic Marotta, is seeking another $1.5 million dollars in borrowed money. Bond Ordinance #15-16 was introduced at the May 11, 2015, council meeting, depicting another $1.5 million dollars of debt for Vernon taxpayers to bear. Marotta’s campaign mantra in his last election was “And we’ll cut up the credit cards…” Really? This new bond will now total just under $10 million dollars of new borrowed money since Marotta took office. Without borrowed money, he cannot balance Vernon’s budget, nor can he con Vernon residents into believing we are in excellent financial condition. Ordinance #15-16 is scheduled for public comment and vote on May 28. The public comment period, held at 7:30 p.m., is your opportunity to say “NO” to balancing Vernon’s budget on more borrowed money!

Sally Rinker
Former Vernon Mayor

President, Vernon Taxpayers Association