Thank goodness these people have some notion of economic reality.
Mayor Scott Slifka said the resolution was withdrawn because Democrats wanted a consensus and did not have one. Some council members still have questions about the pay raise, he said.
Slifka also said the town had to be mindful of possible cuts in state aid that would force the council to revise its expenditures. The governor and legislature on Thursday dropped plans to close the budget gap by cutting state aid to cities and towns.
While Slifka said the council may review the salary issue at some point, he said he does not expect the body to debate the issue "any time soon."
By state statute, the town clerk's salary must be set before November's election.
What?
Tax and Spend West Hartford Democrats can't reach a consensus about spending more money?
Must be election season.
