And I forgot: term limits, for mayor, BOA and SC.

You've answered my question. You were born a jerk and you work at being an even bigger one.

Is it true that GI is going to pull in a pension for her 1.5 years work, especially after not even being elected?

I believe her pension will be paid based on her highest salary with the city. This is obviously the mayor's salary. She's doing alright for herself. Unelected, one issue and a pension for life.

No. She already receives a small pension for her years on the B of A. She had already retired when she became Mayor, but she did try to amend her pension to include her salary for being Mayor for 2 years. Pensions are calculated on the average of your highest three years of salary. The percentage is based on years of service and age at the time of retirement. Needless to say that would have upped the amount of her pension by many many thousands of dollars per year - from approx $2000 now to approx $55000. She was unceremoniously told she could not do that, but she did try. Pretty sleazy. Actually, her pension should have been suspended during her tenure as Mayor, because it far exceeds the allowable amount of earnings. I don't know if it was or not. There is one exception to that earnings limit restriction - if after retiring you attain elective office, there is no restriction. Gee what a surprise - the deck stacked again in favor of politicians. And we're supposed to trust anything she says or does after that? I don't think so.

No trust - are you listening, Come On, Man?

Thank you for explaining what happened @Seriously? I am glad she didn't get it and I'm glad that you have the facts.

Imagine getting a lifetime annual award of $55k/year for a ceremonial job you did for 2 years? Public service. The 2K BOA pension is fine with me.

No, asshat. I'm a member of the retirement system and I learned it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. It's not some kind of secret. She was totally upfront about trying to do it. What's wrong with you?

Just as any family needs to live within its budget so does the city and schools of Melrose, vote no.
stop this waste until they present a plan that address all the issues.

Pretty certain that it was in the free newspaper too. A long time friend of hers told me from the perspective of deserving the money. The controversy was whether she should get the much higher pension, not whether she requested it.

She wasn't too concerned with the dire financial future of the city and would have willingly accepted 55k a year forever. That is a true public servant. /sarcasm

Illegitimate Gail will tank the Override because of her track record and reputation.

I mean, I think it will fail too. But to say she will tank it is absurd. One failed a few years ago when she wasn't mayor. This one will fail for the same reason: People don't want to pay more taxes.

The override will only properly fail if everyone gets to the polls and VOTES NO. Don't take it for granted . VOTE NO.

Thanks, asshat. So by “member of the system” either you are on the retirement board and are using information obtained that way to defame people (clear violation of the charge to serve with “diligence, honesty and courtesy”) or you are a retiree which has nothing to do with anything. Seems real reputable to me.

To the other poster, the “free paper” which has a clear political agenda simply covered the option. There was no information about actual actions one way or the other.

Nothing wrong here. I’m great. Thanks for asking.

Unbelievable. No, I'm not a Retirement Board member, but even if I were, it would be irrelevant. Retirement Board documents are public record. The fact that I am a retiree gives me a vested interested. That's my money, and I have a right to question when someone tries to grab it if not illegally, then gratuitously.

The "free paper" didn't simply cover the option, because there was and is no option. The only reason they covered it in the first place was because she inquired about it, which she was upfront about. You probably ought to limit your comments to things you actually know something about.

So when you cite your special knowledge as a “member of the retirement system”, you mean you are a random person who happens to be retired? Got it.

It's not special knowledge, it's public record, available to anyone who cares to obtain it. That includes you. But as a retiree, I have a vested interest in knowing when someone tries to get a benefit they aren't entitled to from my pension system. Exactly what part of that do you not understand?

“No, asshat. I'm a member of the retirement system and I learned it from the horse's mouth.”

But please, go on.

Hilarious is so accustomed to secrets being kept regarding personal enrichment via city finances that he or she has trouble accepting that the mayor's pension grab was public. I understand that the siphoning of city funds is usually done behind closed doors but this one was public. No need to pretend it didn't happen. Save that for your more hidden financial city secrets.

GI was never elected Mayor and she has been the “face” of the Override. She will bear some responsibility for the Override being defeated.

https://www.manishaformelrose.com/single-post/2019/02/16/Water-Sewer-Rate-Committee-13119-Meeting-Recap
This is horrendous! I have been thinking this all along! This election is a rushed process before all this comes out. How much does this city and OneMelrose think we have ! Foolish for anyone to fall for this. How can we let the public know about this 🤬 NO NO NO

Know what? That the annual water and sewer rates will be set in April this year as they are every year? The horror! How can this go on???