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Thank you to our veterans for all of the sacrifices you have made to keep our country free and safe. Marine Corp. League Detachment 239, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 8113, Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-5, AMVETS Post 8113, Harvey D. Morin VFW Post 2940, 82nd Airborne and honored guests. Pizziconi-Cupples emphasized the importance of sharing stories of a veteran’s time in service, as she believes it will encourage young people to join. Her father’s time in service at Vietnam is actually what led to her join the Air Force. “Listening to his stories and saying, ‘Oh this crazy thing and
this training and this almost killed us and this was so funny and this guy snored so loud he could have defeated the enemy on his own.’ It was those stories and that camaraderie that gave me the itch that I would scratch and join the service.” Chairman of the West Seneca Veterans Committee James Manley thanked the community for their efforts in supporting veterans. He was also honored by the town for his dedication in remembering and supporting local veterans. Manley was given a certificate of merit by Supervisor Sheila
Meegan on behalf of town officials, state officials, and the legislature. “I’d like to thank you for your continued service and dedication to the West Seneca Veterans Committee, your continuous work including the Walkway of Freedom and the learning station and WWII data base that he put together,” said Meegan. “On behalf of all of us, we say thank you.” The West Seneca Sun would also like to thank veterans who have served and continue to serve our country proud.
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In the Town of West Seneca there is a strong and active veteran presence that can be seen throughout the community. Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to give thanks to those who have served and those who are still serving our country. The faculty and students of West Seneca West Senior High School gathered in the gym the morning of Monday, Nov. 10 for the 24th annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony to do just that. Honored guests for the event included: the American Legion Color Guard, AMVETS, American Legion Post 735, American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit 735, the Niagara Frontier Marine Corp League, VFW Post 2940, VFW Post 12097, VFW Post 8113, Gold Star Mothers, West Seneca Veterans, Navy Seabees, 82nd Airborne, and
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Veterans Day ceremony honors America’s heroes It was a gorgeous day on Tuesday at the Walkway of Freedom as the sun was shining and a cool breeze enabled the flags representing each military branch to fly high in the wind. “What a beautiful day, a beautiful day just perfect really, to celebrate everyone’s service here, not just the veterans but the families of veterans,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gina Marie Pizziconi-Cupples. “It would be remise to think the veteran is the only one who sacrifices in their service.” Residents and local officials gathered proudly at 11 a.m. to honor America’s true heroes at the 42nd annual West Seneca Veterans Day Ceremony. Pizziconi-Cupples was the guest speaker for the event and stated that she always remembers the West Seneca community fondly for the pride and love they share for their veterans. “I have to say that West Seneca really should be a model for all communities in how they celebrate this day and there is absolutely no doubt that is due to the enthusiasm, the grit, the endurance of the town leadership and the active members of this American Legion Post,” said Pizziconi-Cupples. Member units of the West Seneca Veterans Committee that were in attendance included American Legion Post 735,
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the Armed Services Recruiters for West Senior. For U.S. Air Force Maj. Gina Marie Pizziconi-Cupples, the guest speaker for the recognition ceremony, the idea of service extends far beyond her role or anyone else in the Armed Forces. Pizziconi-Cupples addressed the students in attendance and asked that they look at their involvement in the community. “As young members of the community, I highly encourage and probably go so far as to challenge you to think about serving your community,” Pizziconi-Cupples pleaded. The idea of service directly relates to Pizziconi-Cupples’ role as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Despite her duty, she is still taken by surprise when she is thanked for everything that she does.
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The Town of West Seneca took a step towards ensuring an “unlimited future” on Thursday, Nov. 6 at The Columns Banquets, as “Envisioning West Seneca: Building a Sustainable Marketplace” brought together local business owners, town officials, and area developers to discuss the future of West Seneca. Following remarks by Town Supervisor Sheila Meegan and Town Councilman Gene Hart, the five speakers and panelists, John Steinmetz of Steinmetz Planning Group, Brian Kulpa, Mayor of the Village of Williamsville, Bill Tuyn of Forbes Capretto Homes, Eric Recoon, of Benderson Development Co., and Carl Paladino of Ellicott Development Company, discussed the future of West Seneca and fielded questions. The event proved to be another step toward updating the town’s comprehensive plan, which among other things serves as a statement of policy and priority in regards to what is important to the community, and identifies local and regional development opportunities. For West Seneca, the comprehensive plan would deal with the following eight key areas: a town wide development strategy, environmental quality and sustainability, neighborhoods, community character and livability, economic development and reinvestment, transportation/access/connectivity, public health and wellness, and governmental partnerships and decision making. Councilman Hart stressed the importance of his role in the process of figuring out what direction the town will go and stated that a revision of the master plan that is currently in place is simply a first step. He went on to note that there is still a lot of work to be done, some of which includes bringing the zoning laws and codes up to the current century, as many of them are from the 1960s. “We’re open to change, open to becoming more modern, open to move on, and that’s what we want to do,” Hart explained. “That’s what this morning and the next several months are going to be all about.” John Steinmetz, President of Steinmetz Planning Group, also stressed the importance that the updating of the comprehensive plan plays in promoting discussion amongst residents of the town, town officials, school officials, and others. “When you begin to start talking about undertaking a project such as this, you begin to get a lot of people in the room talking about the future of the community,” Steinmetz said. “That doesn’t happen everyday. But this is just the beginning, this isn’t the end.” Steinmetz went on to discuss the structure of the plan, noting that it is in no way meant to be permanent or rigid but rather very flexible. Bill Tuyn, Vice President of Development and Diversification at Forbes Capretto Homes, also noted the ever-changing make up of the community. “The desires of the next generation are changing. They’re not looking for the same things that we looked for. Young people are moving to places where they have mobility choices and they’re not strictly governed by how they get to places.”
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Veterans stand proud at the 24th annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony at WSW Senior High.
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In honor of National Preparedness Month that took place in September, the Town of West Seneca is sponsoring training for its citizens, coordinated by prepare.ny.gov and the West Seneca Office of Disaster Preparedness. The training will take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the West Seneca Senior Citizens Center at 4620 Seneca St. Check in time is 6 p.m. Every family that participates gets a backpack filled with items which serve as a great start to building an emergency preparedness kit for their families. Pre-Registration is required, and space is limited and expected to fill up fast. Register at the following link: www.nyprepare.gov/awareprepare/nysprepare/registration/ Should you have any questions, feel free to contact John Gullo at 558-3238.
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Senator Patrick M. Galli- relief will save county govvan (R-C-I, Elma) says state ernments across Western New efforts to provide mandate York millions of dollars in Medicaid costs over the next four years. Gallivan says initiatives implemented in th 2013, gradually reduce the Medicaid burden on local to governments by having the state assume more of the costs Winterhalter-Sweet associated with the program. The effort will provide coun...a long time resident of West Seneca. ties the opportunity to pass the savings along to residents in the form of property tax cuts. “Mandate relief is a key component of our ongoing effort to reduce New York’s high property taxes, and for county governments there is no greater burden than Medicaid. By putting a cap on the local share of Medicaid costs, Enid was born in Belmont, NY on November 21st, 1929. we can help counties control She is a graduate of Nazareth College. Enid is a retired West Seneca Kindergarten teacher, an active member expenses, avert program and of Queen of Heaven parish and the West Seneca Senior service cuts and reduce propCenter. She enjoys card playing, especially bridge, baking pies, cakes and cookies, and prepares the most delicious erty taxes,� Gallivan said. family dinners. She will celebrate her birthday at her home with her 6 children and their spouses, 12 grandMedicaid typically conchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also adored by sumes the lion’s share of an a large extended family and numerous friends!
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Marc has been in the reserves since 2010. He still leaves once a month for training and drills. Christina is proud of her husband, and spoke very highly of him. “Probably the best way I can describe Marc is that he is very selfless, and he went into this whole thing not really knowing what to expect, and he has met every challenge head on. He would do anything for anybody, and that’s what really attracted me to him in the first place. He is kind and giving.� Often times, the bravest men and women who sacrifice for our country turn out to be those we would least expect. Christina explained that Marc was voted in high school as most likely to join the Peace Corps since he was so easy going.
“With serving, sometimes we think of violence and all that kind of stuff, and he is the most peaceful, passive person. This is something he really wanted to do, and thought about for a long time and he’s given a lot of himself to be in the service,� Christina said. The Veterans Day ceremony concluded with Ken Herkey, Chaplin of American Legion 735, giving the benediction and the veterans and active service groups retired the colors. The students at East Senior learned the value of service and the definition of bravery. After hearing the speeches first hand and being a part of the commemoration, they walk away with more knowledge and respect for what it means to be a veteran.
individual county’s local property tax levy and is one of the fundamental causes for high property taxes on the local level. Since 2005, the state has capped the local increase in Medicaid costs at 3-percent. In 2013, the increase was capped at 2-percent, and in 2014 it was capped at 1-percent. In 2015, the cap will be zero, meaning no increase in Medicaid costs for local governments. Under the Medicaid cap, the total projected savings over the next four years will be $33-million in Erie County, $28.3 million in Monroe County, $7-million in Niagara County, $4.9 million in Chautauqua County, $2.6 million in Cattaraugus County, $1.5 in Genesee County, $1.4 million in Livingston County and $855,000
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According to Steinmetz, between 2000 and 2010, West Seneca experienced a 16 percent growth rate in population over the age of 55. The “graying of the population� is something that a number of towns have to deal with and it places a new emphasis on the younger generations in voicing their opinions as to what they value in their community. “The comprehensive plan process is typically run by the generation who is at the end of their stewardship or those with the greatest seniority and influence,� Tuyn said. “It’s the voices of the next generation that typically aren’t listened to enough and it’s those people that we are building for go-
ing forward.� Brian Kulpa discussed one of the more talked about issues surrounding the Town of West Seneca. Unlike a number of other small towns in Western New York, the Town of West Seneca lacks a true town center. Due in large part to the way the area was settled, West Seneca must now work backwards to create such an area. “We’re trying to create a backbone for the comprehensive plan.� Kulpa stressed. “It needs to be anchored and have some sort of place the town can look at and say this is our backbone, this is what forms the main artery by which our residents and our businesses can use for daily transactions.�
One such way of creating this type of environment may be centered on the Union Road corridor and the current municipal center. With the possibility of a revamped library and the opportunity to bring the complex towards Union Road, Kulpa thinks that this could serve as a driving force in using this area to improve the lifestyle of people living in the area. Other topics discussed included the types of properties that received preference by members of the community, the redevelopment of the old Seneca Mall site, and what new development in the town could mean for the residents.
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Requiring Erie County vendors to pay women the same as men Did you know that, on average, a woman working full-time in the United States is paid only 77 percent of what a man is paid in a similar job with similar experience? Did you know federal and state laws prohibit such pay disparity, but companies still do it anyway? The time is now to end such pay inequality. That is why on Thursday, Nov. 6, I signed an executive order requiring contractors with Erie County to submit an Erie County Equal Pay Certification indicating their compliance with federal and state Equal Pay Laws prior to entering into
a contract with Erie County and subjecting said contractors to future monitoring and audits of contractor records to confirm compliance with federal and state Equal Pay Laws. With this executive order I am putting all contractors who want to do business with Erie County on notice that they must be fully compliant with all federal and state laws regarding equal pay for women, they must prove that prior to entering into any contract with Erie County, and be subject to periodic audits by Erie County’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.
The facts surrounding pay inequality between the genders is alarming: in 2013, among full-time, year-round workers in the United States, Caucasian women were paid 77 percent of what men were paid for similar work in nearly every occupation, while the disparity is even greater for minorities as African-American women earn 64 cents and Latina women earn 56 cents for every dollar earned by a Caucasian man. Women comprise 52 percent of Erie County’s total population, 48.7 percent of its labor force, 61 percent of senior citizens, and 54 percent of the
county’s registered voters. In Erie County, median weekly earnings for a woman working full-time are $638, while a man doing similar work earns $798. Employers seeking guidance in instituting pay equity in their own companies can access the National Committee on Pay Equity’s Self-Audit, which provides a ten-step guide for evaluating current organizational pay policy and implementing equity-inducing changes where necessary. Indicating the strong support in the community for such action, I was joined by Sawrie Becker, Erie County
Commissioner of Public Advocacy, Jesse L. Burnette, Director of the Erie County Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Sheri Scavone, Executive Director of the WNY Women’s Foundation, Sara Vescio, Executive Director of the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, Jill Ann RobbinsJabine, CEO of the YWCA, Donna Berry, President of the YWCA Board of Directors, and other community leaders as I signed the order. The executive order, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2015, is the 13th I have signed and aligns with a similar
reporting requirement I have advocated for those seeking tax breaks from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (“ECIDA”) but which has not yet been enacted by the ECIDA. I have always been and always will be an unwavering advocate for equal pay for equal work, and this order ensures that all vendors doing business with Erie County embrace that concept for their employees as well. Mark Poloncarz Erie County Executive
Fallen soldier remembered at Veterans Day ceremony with Honor and Remember Flag
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Sgt. Frank J. World’s family is presented with the Honor and Remember Flag at the West Seneca Veterans Day Ceremony. Honor and Remember tries to place one personalized Honor and Remember Flag in the hands of each immediate family who has lost a loved one in military service to America. At the West Seneca Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Honor and Remember honored The World Family who lost their husband, father, brother, brother in law, son, grandson, son- in-law, uncle and nephew
of Marine Sgt. Frank J. World. Marine Sgt. Frank J. World of Tonawanda was killed on April 1, 2010. He tragically lost his life while serving overseas in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. World was killed in the province of Helmand when his light armored vehicle was hit with an improvised explosive device during a combat mission. Sgt. World was assigned to the 2nd
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sgt. World graduated from the Riverside Institute of Technology in 2003. He had earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoyed rock climbing. He also taught himself to play guitar and composed his own songs and lyrics. Sgt. Frank J. World represents all of the
fallen soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. He was survived by his wife Beth, his children Jacob J.C. and Lilly M.J. World; his parents Susan and Cruz World; his brother Larry, sister- in- law, Candy ; grandmother Frances, nieces & nephews, Kaila, Cecily, Andria, Francisco, and Alero, in law parents David & Theresa Zielinski; and sister-
in-law Sarah Zielinski; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The flag is prepared in a tri-fold configuration. The significance of the shape is borne of the detail that when this loved one was memorialized the family was handed a folded American flag. That flag was ceremoniously representative of the life lost and meant to be stored and treasured in
a shadow box, never to be unfolded. The Honor and Remember Flag, however, was created to respectfully say thank you, and is meant to mirror the folded U.S. flag, be unfolded and proudly flown or displayed. Anyone can sponsor a flag and anyone can request one by visiting www.honorandremember.org/the-flag/ flag-presentation
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greater Buffalo area will offer guests a special heart-shaped donut as a thank you when they make a $1 donation to the SPCA Serving Erie County at participating restaurants. The initiative marks the fourth year in a row that Dunkin’ Donuts has partnered with the SPCA Serving Erie County. The program has raised more than $30,000 since its incep-
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Veterans Day ceremony held in Town of Elma
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Aggravated unlicensed operation Martina Comer, 25, of Cheektowaga, was arrested Nov. 5 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. A computer check revealed that Comer’s license was suspended for two scoffs on two dates. She was returned to WSPD to post $100 bail and released.
Aggravated unlicensed operation Tyshawn Seymour, 22, of Cheektowaga, was arrested Nov. 5 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, Seymour was asked if he had a license so that he could drive the car away from the scene of a traffic stop where he was a passenger. Seymour said that he did have a license, but a computer check revealed he did not. Seymour was told to call someone that had a valid license to drive and he stated that he would call his cousin. Patrol stayed in the area to make sure a licensed driver drove the car away and while patrol was waiting, Seymour got into the vehicle and drove out of the parking lot. Seymour was taken to WSPD where he posted $200
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Petit larceny Pamela Giambelluca, 28, of Buffalo, was arrested Nov. 5 for petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. According to a police report, an officer responded for a report of a suspicious female inside a homeowner’s vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer observed the suspect smoking and sitting on the porch of the residence. The officer spoke with the victims who stated that the suspect was found in their van. The officer asked Giambelluca what she was doing and she stated that she was hiding from her boyfriend who was violent. The victims checked their vehicle and found that change had been stolen. Giambelluca was taken into custody. The officers identified her as the female that the detective bureau had been attempting to identify from previous “car-poppings” in the area. The purse that she had in her possession looked like the same purse that detectives had footage of. Giambelluca was uncooperative through the entire booking process and repeatedly refused commands from the officer. She was placed in a cell awaiting arraignment from Judge Harrington.
Aggravated unlicensed operation Claire Thelen, 22, of Orchard Park, was arrested Nov. 6 for aggravated unlicensed operation.
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According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for making an improper left hand turn. A computer check revealed that Thelen’s license was suspended for failure to answer a summons out of the Town of Orchard Park. Thelen was taken into custody and her bail was set at $100.
Aggravated unlicensed operation Wesley Valle, 41, of West Seneca, was arrested Nov. 7 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for driving at night with no headlights on. A DMV check showed that Valle had a revoked license. He was returned to the station on $100 bail, which he made.
Aggravated unlicensed operation Jerrold Katrein, 27, of Buffalo, was arrested Nov. 8 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for driving a vehicle without a muffler. A computer check revealed that Katrein’s license was suspended. He was returned to WSPD on $100 cash bail, of which he made.
DWI Valerie Long, 21, of West Seneca, was arrested Nov. 9 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was stopped for moving from the lane of traffic unsafely. When questioned about the movement, Long stated that she was searching for a store receipt from Victoria’s
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Petit larceny Shane Sinnott, 37, of Lackawanna, was arrested Nov. 9 for petit larceny. According to a police report, officers responded to Kmart on Orchard Park Road for a report of shoplifting in progress. The suspect was cutting off tags from clothing and putting the items on. The officer was able to catch up with the offender who fled on foot. As Sinnott was being searched, he spontaneously stated, “I’m sorry, I’ll pay for it now. I stole this because I’m down on my luck. Come on, give me a break.” The total value of the clothing he stole and wore out of the store was valued at $157.15 and included work boots, insulated coveralls, a Buffalo Bills cap, Fruit of the Loom boxers, and a pair of pink gloves. Sinnott was transported to WSPD where he was booked, mugged, and printed.
DWI Brianne Dessoye, 34, of Buffalo, was arrested Nov. 10 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was observed driving erratically. A traffic stop was initiated and Dessoye was found to have extremely slurred speech, red eyes, and an odor of alcoholic beverage on her breath. She was asked to perform several sobriety tests, of which she failed. She was placed under arrest and returned to the station where she was booked, mugged, and printed.
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Seneca Health Care Principal Brinker speaks of importance of reaches out to community honoring veterans Veterans Day from Page 1
“Every time someone in the store, or in the movies, or somewhere else catches me off guard, or on the bus, it doesn’t matter and says, ‘Thank you for your service,’ it takes me off guard,” Pizziconi-Cupples explained. “You completely forget sometimes that you’re in uniform. I think, ‘Oh my goodness, you’re welcome. I’m not even sure what to say to be honest. Thank you.’” Pizziconi-Cupples went on to address the audience. “I want to thank you on behalf of all of us. This is a fantastic, fantastic observation on a wonderful day for a tremendous population. Thank you for your support.” In addition to the address given by Pizziconi-Cupples, the West Seneca Senior High School vocal jazz ensemble performed renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful. The string ensemble, wind ensemble, and Bel Canto singers also gave performances. There were also patriotic readings given by students Lauren Maida and Joseph Gerwitz. Hayley Safe and Sydney Kwitowski were recognized as winners of the Patriotic Poster Contest. West Seneca West Senior High School Principal Jay Brinker spoke to the importance of hosting this annual event.
“It means the world to us. We had the art department involved, the music department, students, and other faculty. A lot goes into planning the event.” Brinker went on to explain what it means to the kids. “It’s amazing. We had a relatively quiet Monday morning when the students came in for school. I think that they understand the importance. During the ceremony they were respectful, attentive, and quiet.” Not only do the students enjoy listening to the speakers, but Brinker also noted that every year the guests who are in attendance express their gratitude towards Brinker and his staff for hosting such an event. “The speakers and guests always tell us how much they enjoy coming to participate in our event.” Following the ceremony a small gathering is held in the library for the honored guests of the day. “I think that one of the signs that we have a great event going on here is the reluctance of those in attendance to leave right after the ceremony,” said Brinker. “We always have a large group join us afterwards for the reception. It’s a great atmosphere. I love it.”
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Local officials will not receive pay increase
Two mothers arrested after allegedly leaving child in car while they tanned at Zoom Tan
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Nina Poliseno In the second time in as many weeks, the West Seneca Police responded to a report of an infant left in a vehicle in the Zoom Tan parking lot at 3531 Seneca Street in West Seneca. Officer John Lake responded
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the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Poliseno is due in West Seneca Town Court for arraignment at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18. In a similar incident, police responded to the same location on Oct. 23 for
an identical complaint. At that time, Brittany Null of Tonawanda was arrested for leaving her four-year-old daughter unattended in the vehicle while she went tanning. Null is due in court at 9 a.m. on Nov. 21.
The Erie County Legislature has voted against the Citizens Salary Review Commission’s recommendation to raise the salaries for the county executive, clerk, comptroller and sheriff. Legislators unanimously opposed the raises at the Nov. 6, 2014 session. “Prior to taking this vote, the majority caucus reached out to our constituents to get their opinion. In an online poll, 85 percent of voters said they do not support the raises. The legislature agrees and today voted down the recommendations, denying pay raises for elected officials,” said Chairman John Mills. “This is not the time for raising elected officials salaries when we should be focused on cutting spending and taxes.” The legislature voted on each recommendation individually, voting against each proposed pay raise. “It would have been inappropriate to raise the
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