Supporters of education in Meriden came out in force to express hopes that cuts will be minimal in the upcoming budget decision. It’s interesting how strong the symbolic impact of a few high salaries are on the general belief that all can be made well by reducing leadershio salaries, whether in general government or in education.
Wallingford Mayor Dickinson’s decision to forego salary increases almost totally has made him truly underpaid, which is certainly part of his appeal to voters, election after election. It’s another demonstration of the power of symbol.
Legislators local to the Waterford nuclear plants in Connecticut are opposing new taxes on Millstone, noting significantly that the plants provide 30 percent of the town’s tax income. But if significant new taxes are not levied, there will be precious little government left in Connecticut.
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