[RP TownTalk] Stipend increase

[Dwight Holmes]

Nancy, I couldn't agree more. I've hesitated to post any reaction, not
having heard anything about what actually went on at the meeting, let alone
what reasons might have been given for the abstentions.  But it would seem
to me that an abstention here is essentially an abdication.  As you said,
either you think it's a good idea or you don't.  Conflict of interest
doesn't enter in -- and can't.  This is the body charged with making the
rules.  Vote, one way or another.

On 12/7/06, Nancy Mooney <nbmooney1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Everyone has been doing such a good job expressing themselves about the
> council/mayor increase that I've remained silent.
>
> But I now have to ask - what's up with abstaining?  What does that mean?
> Isn't this what people volunteer to do, to understand what the ward wants
> and cast a vote accordingly?  I'm new to politics so would appreciate
> someone shedding a light on this.
>
>
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