Letter to the Editor: Tiverton Town Council needs wholesale changes

Are you tired of the dysfunctional leadership that Tiverton has had to endure the past two years?

Frivolous lawsuits, one costing the taxpayer $150,000. Out of control meetings with foul language. Intimidation and bullying of volunteers in public. An Open Meeting Act violation lawsuit filed by the attorney general. A lawsuit to have a 3.5 percent budget on the ballot. Blocking all Charter Review Commission tax-friendly proposals and replacing them with Town Council self-generated proposals.

If you are tired of this dysfunctional leadership then vote for a change: Vote the Tiverton Taxpayers Association slate.

The Town Council proposals would change the Financial Town Referendum to inhibit all aspects of the ability of citizens to control their taxes. Further, a council proposal removes the casino gaming revenue from the FTR process and gives the council total control over the revenue without voters' consent. Don’t let this happen; voters must expect more from their leaders.

Reject all Charter amendments on the ballot Nov. 6.

Vote for the TTA slate of Town Council and Budget Committee candidates.

Donna Cook

Tiverton

Candidate for Town Council