Another Night, Another Forum

by Paul Hatfield

This is getting old.

I feel as if I can sit in for both Paul and Chris at these forums and represent them equally well. I need my life back.

Rather than regurgitate everything they said, since it was consistent with their statements in other forums, allow me to focus on what new tidbits emerged along with some personal observations.

I will start by saying I respect both of them for enduring this seemingly endless series of forums. They are good sports.

Tonight’s event was hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association. They were gracious hosts and managed the forum well.

There were nowhere near as many negative repartees or direct attacks on each other’s records. One could sense that they are growing a little tired. For that matter both came out in favor of the instant runoff; I do not blame them.

I am pleased they are both becoming increasingly bold concerning the unfunded municipal pensions. Both are in favor of establishing a separate tier for new employees and of increased contributions by existing plan participants. Obviously, current retirees would not be impacted.

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