Alderman Gatsas?

[KBCraig]

I was reading an article in the UL about Guintas and the Manchester board fighting about a tax increase.

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Budget+faceoff%3a+Tax+cutters+vs.+taxers+at+city+hall&articleId=672454af-1726-42e8-b9ea-e89a56f1f880

In the middle will be Alderman Ted Gatsas and his budget, which keeps the tax rate the same as this year.

Huh?

Sure enough, Senator Ted Gatsas is also Alderman Ted Gatsas.

What a crazy world. You think there's a conflict of interest when state funding comes before the senate?

[Ruger Mason]

It is very common for politicians in New Hampshire to hold both a local and state office.

[pounaw]

Yes, but would he vote for a bill to impose fees on Manchester business owners ... twice?

Gov. John Lynch last week signed into law House Bill 1305, which allows cities and towns to establish business permit regulations and fees.

New fees irk city businesses
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=0b704029-980a-459c-8da2-eacc18eec8aa

In other words, once in Concord to give this power to cities, and once in Manchester to implement the license fees?!?

I think I know the answer ...

Taking license: Leave city businesses alone
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=e8f593e5-b783-4f48-927d-a3a2575d1eaf

[ravelkinbow]

Your right it is a conflict of interest