We're not Broke, We're just Financially Mysterious

 

Dr. Mota went all in the other day.

During her victory speech for city council at El Tipico Mota said 

" I cannot and will not support a tax increase this year." She also said

"If my vote is the deciding vote...let me save you the suspense: No va pa da. Its not happening. "

Mayors current status

I have criticized Dr. Mota pretty hard, most of it out of fun. However, she has a big heart for those struggling.   She can be swayed a little (too) easy for my taste but with some help she could be the 1st Spanish speaking (not Rosetta Stone) hispanic female to be Mayor.  My sources say the Democratic party in Washington D.C. love her. 

With that being said,

I want to say,

Thank You, Councilwoman Mota, for Standing Up for Us

I’ve lived in Allentown a long time. Long enough to see mayors come and go, taxes go up and down, and promises made that never seem to stick. But I’ll tell you — it’s been a while since I’ve felt like somebody at City Hall was really listening to regular folks like me.

That changed a bit this week when I heard Councilwoman Cynthia Mota say loud and clear that she’s not voting for the mayor’s 4% tax hike.
Finally — someone with a little backbone.

While the mayor and his team are sitting around City Hall, the rest of us are out here watching grocery prices climb, gas go up, and our property taxes already high enough as it is.

And now they want more? For what? 

Lehigh Valley News quotes Mota saying this 4% increase is the result of poor financial management, not fiscal necessity.
I couldn’t agree more.

Lately it’s felt like no one at City Hall cares what longtime residents think anymore. It’s all about numbers and press releases — not people.

So when I read that she said, “If my vote is the deciding vote, it’s not happening,” I actually smiled. It felt like someone finally said what we’ve all been thinking.

Now it’s time for the rest of City Council to follow her lead.
Don’t just rubber-stamp another tax increase. Ask the tough questions. Look for cuts. The city can’t keep treating us like an ATM just because Tuerk wants a brand new mustang for each department head, to match his own. 

That said, I’ll admit that I’m a bit worried.

I’ve seen how Tuerk operates. He’s got a way of bullying and pressuring people until he gets his way.

Let’s hope Councilwoman Mota sticks to her guns. She’s got the support of a lot of residents who are counting on her to hold that line.

This means one of my predictions is coming true. That was quick.

If my Allen High School diploma serves me correct that would put the votes on raising taxes at 4-3. Opposing a tax increase.

This means the Budget is totally F'''''D.  Mota knows the financials are awful.  The problem is the public doesnt seem to know it. They dont know all the money being wasted.  Unqualified employees getting raises. Money giving to everything.  Unions milking the city for everything.  I believe the SEIU contract is up next month. They still have nothing. Wonder what they get. SEIU employees always get way less than fire and police. 

Someone should put forth a motion to freeze raises too.  No where to take money except the General Fund. Super bad idea.

Lastly,

Could this be the 1st stand of many for Dr. MOTA against agendas, taxes, and things that don't make sense?