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Dear CrickeeRaven,

I am agreeing with you. That's twice in a row.

The comment you made starting with your response to Justanidiot, was spot on. Solomon set a bad precedent that will hurt him in future negotiations with all departments. His comment, "You should think about cutting administrators" is not going to be considered for one second. And your comment of "I'm not sure they've thought this cunning plan all the way through." will be proven again and again, and I will credit you for it when that happens.

As to the difference between a Home Rule Charter and a Legislative Charter, it is a matter of degree. A Home Rule Charter gives the City Council the last word. A Legislative charter doesn't. Today, the City Council can't even legally say "Spend it wisely" once they give the School Department more than HALF of all tax revenue. It would be considered influencing the School Committee. The School Committee has too much power. Plain and simple. I believe that it should be shared with the people elected to watch taxpayers dollars, the City Council. Don't you?

Happy August everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor