Utica residents face rising taxes, water bills

At a time when things should be held at a minimum they go double digit. In Utica that is, taxes at both the City and School district are rising again as is the water authority raising their prices almost 8%. How can the residents of Utica, NY continue to take the abuse of power by the elected official who control the rights to raise the budget to levels that are not within reason.
Look at Mayor Roefaro's budget it contains raises for employess who only have 6 months of service like Employee # 7353 Sabis, Ashley, B Community Development Hired 6/2/08 non union Receptionist 6/2/08 pay rate= $24,500 2009-10 = $ 31,016 How in the world in 6 months can a non union employee get a $7,000 pay raise? an this is only 1 employee with a hefty raise. I am telling you folks we need to revolt and recall this mayor go to uticafriends.com and click on the mayor and we can start the recall process or take his crap forever it is up to us to make the changes now. Change can only be made by people willing to stand up for what they believe in.