🚨 Residents outraged over $813K comp-time tab for NJ town boss 🚨 Another NJ town faces scrutiny over a $780K police retirement payout 🚨 Critics say “boat check” culture is still costing taxpayers big 🚨 Officials insist payouts follow the rules — but questions remain
So much for Gov. Chris Christie’s reforms!
A pair of compensation cases in New Jersey is fueling fresh outrage over how local governments handle unused time and how much taxpayers could ultimately be on the hook. As New Jersey 101.5 reported in February, property taxes have reached an all-time high.
In Ringwood, residents recently packed a council meeting after learning longtime borough manager Scott Heck has accumulated more than $813,000 in unused comp time, according to NJ.com…