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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
2
A Venice reader rebukes The Gondolier for biased editorials attacking elected officials while praising appointed staff. The writer urges balance, notes a prior letter about discriminatory practices by administrator Dale Rieth, and argues policy rests with elected bodies and their appointees.
A Venice reader urges including Water Fire Police and Public Works departments as separate charter sections. He argues these bodies are integral and should list department heads to avoid future ordinances or referendums. The June 21 vote on the revised city charter is noted.
The piece argues Tuesday’s referendum could be pivotal for Venice as a new charter replaces the old 51 year document. It notes a seven member council, mayor as chair with reduced powers, and city manager led government. endorses the charter as modern, clarified, and overdue.
A reader praises Skip Bafalis for pushing a balanced budget to protect the dollar's buying power. The letter notes about 61 representatives support this goal to shield retirees from rising costs and urges others to contact Skip with encouragement.
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