Shelby Township Supervisor Pledges ‘No New Taxes, No Reduced Services’ in 2013
Supervisor Richard Stathakis said the township will need to further reduce its spending to maintain a balanced budget in the year ahead.
With no state or federal windfall expected in 2013, Shelby Township will continue its efforts to reign in spending, which includes reforming police and fire pensions, and work to balance its budget while preserving residents’ present quality of life, Supervisor Richard Stathakis said. Stathakis joined Sterling Heights Mayor Richard Notte and Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan Wednesday at the annual Heritage Luncheon hosted by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce to provide an overview of 2012 and highlight the pros and cons the township will face in 2013. More: Utica Mayor Pushes for 'Collaboration, Consolidation' to Reduce Costs in New Year “Our No. 1 priority is to reform police and fire pensions,” Stathakis said. “We couldn’t …
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10:30 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Typical Matty G defending $thatkis. Where are you getting your inflated figures from, Matt? Consultants have saved Shelby "millions" (emphasis on the plural)? I find that impossible to believe. It's almost as ludicrous as Karl Rove on Fox News on election night. Matt--why not say the consultants have saved us "BILLIONS"? That sounds better and is just as believable. more ›