NO ANSWERS FROM TEAM SANTIAGO


At a recent commission meeting, a resident stood up and asked Team Santiago what was going on with the Wheaton Property. None of the commissioners answered. When the citizen asked again, Mayor Santiago stated that they do not have to answer questions and that an answer would be given during closing comments. During the closing comments, the question was not answered. So much for the promised transparency. Yes it is Team Santiago’s choice not to answer questions from the citizens of Millville but is it right? Citizens and taxpayers have the right to be informed as to what is going on in their city. The citizens are the ones who pay the bills and elected Team Santiago. Does the “team” understand who they work for?

Another citizen spoke at the podium and stated their name and that they lived in Millville. Mayor Santiago stated you must give your full address. Why? Is this another way for Team Santiago to intimidate those that speak up at a meeting? There is no need for any person to give their full address at a meeting.

From the beginning Team Santiago has not been forthcoming.. They have ignored their campaign promise of transparency. They have demonstrated both an arrogance and an ignorance that are unparalleled in Millville government. It seems the more that the citizens ask questions the more that Team Santiago wants to silence them. Team Santiago has forgotten that they were elected by and are responsible to the taxpayers and Millville voters. They have clearly demonstrated that they do not consider themselves accountable to the people who are paying the bills. And by the way the bills re going to get bigger and bigger as a result of this team’s irresponsible spending. Wait and see.

Comments

Santias gotta go said…
I thought when he ran he said he "wanted to give back." This is making him look like someone's tool. Where is the Daily Journal on this? A mayor who says he doesn't have to answer questions? Hey Daily Journal, that should be your headline. "We don't have to answer questions", says local mayor ........
November 21, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Unknown said…
Daily Journal saddest thing I've ever seen. I see why nobody reads it it's differently not worth the money







November 21, 2019 at 7:26 PM
Dennis Romanik said…
I hope people have enough sense to kick him to the curb when he is up for re-election!
November 21, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Millville Insider said…
Just remember all of Team Santiago have agreed to not answer the public's questions and to discourage the citizens of Millville to speak at the meetings. They have all voted to raise our taxes and have voted together on the out of town appointments.
November 21, 2019 at 9:50 PM
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