The Shelton Board of Aldermen approved that an $11 million referendum be held in conjunction with the November 6, 2012 election. One question is for $5 million for road reconstruction and resurfacing. In November 2008 and 2010 the electorate had already approved a total of $6.2 million for road reconstruction and resurfacing.
Before voting takes place the Shelton Aldermen need to explain where the $2.2 million from the 2008 and the $4 million from the 2010 referendum were spent. What roads were reconstructed and resurfaced? What is the breakdown cost of each road? What roads were contracted out and who were the contractors that performed the work? Were there any bid procedures? After all, $6.2 million is quite a sum. What roads were updated using our public works city workers? Where is our $6.2 million??
In 2010 the Shelton Aldermen chose not to reveal the names of the roads involved. It is two years later and it’s about time the Aldermen come clean with all of the information and accounting regarding the $6.2 million.
The Shelton Aldermen are now asking for an additional $5 million for roads. It’s time to stop the secrecy and reveal to the electorate not only where the $5 million will be used but also to answer all questions concerning the spent $6.2 million. To operate in secrecy to the tune of some $11.2 million is a neglect of duty. The aldermen are duty bound to be open and transparent.
Where are the millions of dollars going? Why the secrecy?
-Richard Widomski
Steve G
ACCOUNTABILITY is very important in this economy and coupled with the scandal at the Finance Department at City Hall, it is much more imperative that the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor respond to the voters' specific requests to assure us that there are NO improprieties taking place, that the administration is aware of. Releasing information in 2012 concerning expenditures from 2008 and 2010 that explains the whereabouts of millions of dollars of our tax monies is certainly not too much to ask. IS IT??
BUT more recently the "misappropriation" is still hard to swallow. I know in my financials, If I am missing a dime I would tear everything apart to find it. The Million dollar question is why haven't the feds made an arrest ? We have a crime over $100k. The City cannot recover the $ is what they are hiding under so they drop a lien.BIG DEAL. So if an arrest was made, what will it expose about our officials besides incompetence? The old adage-"dimeout" comes into play as it takes 2 to tango. I dont think this investigation is far from over and more will come out.
They are all hiding something. I will not be voting for any of them next November 2013. Do you hear me knuckleheads? You will not be reelected. It is bad enough that the town's mill rate went up, that there has been embezzlement, and now the town cannot account for millions of dollars on previous road construction. I for one will be voting against any new funds for anything in Shelton. By the way, take your new recycle and garbage disposal program and shove it up your collective..................................