LWV criticizes council’s ‘non-transparent, rushed process’ to raise its own pay

LWV criticizes council’s ‘non-transparent, rushed process’ to raise its own pay

by | Jul 24, 2019 | City Council | 6 comments

Marcia Johnson,  President, League of Women Voters of Newton, presented the following letter to the Programs and Services Committee Wednesday evening. 

On June 19, 2019, two members of the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) observed a meeting held by the City Council’s Programs and Services Committee regarding the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Salaries. Our comments below are

Should changes be made to the mayor’s, city council’s and/or school committee’s compensation?

by | Mar 27, 2019 | City Council, Mayor's office, School Committee | 43 comments

UPDATED: This thread has been moved up as a reminder about tonight’s (Weds March 27 7 p.m.) public comment opportunity.  Also: Don’t forget the On-line Questionnaire
 
The Blue Ribbon Commission for Salaries, appointed by City Council President Marc Laredo to review the compensation of Newton’s elected officials (the mayor and members of the city council and the school committee) and make recommendations for

Laredo forms commission to study compensation for Newton’s elected officials

by | Dec 14, 2018 | City Council, Marc Laredo, Mayor's office, School Committee | 14 comments

From City Council President Marc Laredo …

City Council President Marc Laredo has announced the appointment of a Blue Ribbon Commission to examine the compensation that Newton’s elected officials (the Mayor and members of the City Council and the School Committee) receive for their service and to make recommendations for possible future changes to their salaries and benefits.

The Commission will be chaired by