Gabbert’s Ouster
Aug 2 , 2013
Michele Robins
Ridgewood NJ, Beware the change in our form of government…search the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
A new manager is one thing as long as he is not tied to ANY member of the council. The eradication of the manager’s position, however, being replaced by an elected mayor will cede all control to that mayor.
Based on his performance as both council member and mayor, Paul Aronsohn is the worst possible choice. Promises and lip service to any and all donors, special treatment and attention to his pets (John Saraceno, Nancy Greene, Terminal Construction, John Albano, Nancy Johansen) contempt for his colleagues… It has never been, nor will it ever be about Ridgewood. It’s all about a photo op, a name on a plaque, a “deal” he’s hoping to put together… and maybe, just maybe someone will notice him. We’re noticing all right………
Changing the form of govt. requires a referendum.
It was confirmed at the conclusion of Wednesday’s Village Council meeting – Aronsohn, Hauck, and Pucciarelli will vote to oust Village Manager Ken Gabbert by resolution during next week’s public meeting. Riche and Walsh are expected to vote no on the resolution.
Ousting Gabbert will cost Ridgewood’s taxpayers at least $46,250 in termination compensation payment, as per State statue (minimum 3 months pay for involuntary separation). The 3 Amigos may agree to pay him more, just to avoid a lawsuit.
So Aronsohn balked at giving Gabbert a 12% raise, but thinks nothing of shelling out over $45K in termination compensation (maybe more) just because he doesn’t like the guy’s political party affiliation?
Aronsohn should be the one being fired, not Gabbert.