
WILDWOOD — Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. and Commissioner Bill Davenport voted Nov. 16 to terminate the part-time employment of Samuel Lashman, the confidential assistant hired in October by Commissioner Gary DeMarzo.
According to the resolution passed Monday, Lashman was hired when there was no vacancy for a confidential assistant and at a rate not authorized by the city's salary ordinance. Lashman also was not hired by resolution, as the city's own regulations require. The city had three confidential assistants for the three commissioners, Lisa Hare, Sue Maxwell and Ellen DeVito. Hare, a former Hamilton Township construction code official, resigned recently after being charged with official misconduct in that township.
City officials said they have no plans to fill Hare's vacant position. DeMarzo, who believes the resolution was “improper” went to personnel director Gordon Ball's office after Monday’s vote and filled out the paperwork to hire Lashman full-time as a confidential assistant at an annual salary of $20,000.
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Mon, 11/23/2009 - 8:24pm - Posted by: Me
Any illegal voters who try to vote, will be watched very carefully?
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 2:32pm - Posted by: fredwager
wildwood is disgusting. with a new no nonsense governor we need new no nonsense commisioners, vote YES to recall the good ol' boys. and vote # 4, and # 5 for brannen and harshaw. it's our only hope, and change is the only way to get control of withdraws from the city coffers by these ruthless mayor and commisioner.
Fri, 11/20/2009 - 2:40am - Posted by: doobiebrother
there is only one choice, all must vote yes to recall, then brannen and harshaw. T&D will have all their overpaid family and friends voting, even ones who live no where near wildwood, all the cops who live elswhere, all the fireman and their families will be using the old watertower and vacant lot tricks.buisnessmen will be voting from closed motels and the loop d loop on the boardwalk. all totally illegal! it is so important to vote, please help us way overburdened taxpayers have a MERRY CHRISTMAS, HANNAKA AND KWANSA. THINK HOW JOYOUS THE HOLIDAYS WILL BE WITH NEW HOPE FOR OUR CITY.
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 1:05pm - Posted by: mrjojo11
Troaino and Davenport's true color are coming out with their insults and attacks. They have nothing to show for their years supposedly in the service of the taxpayers and always resort to insults and attacks. These two have no conscience. Let's make sure we get them out of office. Vote yes to recall Davenport and Troiano and then vote ballot #4 and ballot #5 for two decent, honest men, Harshaw and Brannen.
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 4:24am - Posted by: Margreta
Well i am totally agree with you all. I too think so that may be these guys are afraid of death and they should be.
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Thu, 11/19/2009 - 12:45am - Posted by: ClassicRoadster
I am so sick of Troiano & Davenport. They have totally mismanaged the town. Can't Wait to vote them out before they do more damage.
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:58pm - Posted by: billybob11.
The Troiano and Davenport team of 'CONTINUED GOOD GOVERNMENT' has just made one helluva mistake by mailing out the recent mailer. Just goes to show the caliber of these two and their tactics won't work!
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:28pm - Posted by: mrjojo11
sea4me - what great links. If Troiano and Davenport don't get indicted before the election for all their deceitful shenanigans, I certainly hope they do after. But in the meantime, I'll go to the polls on December 8th and first vote yes to recall Davenport and Troiano and then vote for the two best candidates to take their place, Brannen and Harshaw. A bright future is ahead for Wildwood only when these guys are gone.
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 9:49pm - Posted by: sea4me
This is a very good read
The battle of Athens
http://www.constitution.org/mil/tn/batathen.htm
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 9:22pm - Posted by: sea4me
In an article (link below) over 2 yrs ago, Wood informed DeMarzo that he was allowed his own Confidential Assistant when Hare was transferred to the construction office.
Quote from the article:
( “With all the budget problems, I don’t see it necessary to hire a confidential assistant,” said Commissioner Gary DeMarzo. “It is just an-other person for payroll.”
City Clerk Chris Wood explained that each elected commissioner is allowed a confidential secretary or assistant that would serve within their individual budget.)
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/9902-wildwood-construction-of...
This is pure politics at the taxpayer’s expense….
Now we all KNOW THAT DeMARZO DOES NEED HIS OWN ASSISTANT........
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 7:49pm - Posted by: SHOREMAN
Troiano and Davenport are pathetic. DeMarzo is the ONLY voice of the people in city hall and isn't afraid to have a transparent government. These guys are scared to death and they should be. They're done. December 8th, vote yes to recall Troiano and Davenport and then make sure neither gets back in and vote ballot number 4 and 5 for Harshaw and Brannen; two decent, honest, educated and business savy men.
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 5:36pm - Posted by: Vote_Brannen_Harshaw
Well Troiano and Davenport opened the City to more litigation... and the best part is that Troiano and Davenport knew the were going to be sued for wrongful termination. So what did they do? They made sure that the resolution provided them with a free lawyer paid for by our taxpayer money.
Aren't these guys special!
DeMarzo is the only Commissioner to open this government to the public. Troiano and Davenport do not want anyone exposing them for what they are; a very expensive JOKE.
MORE TAXES, MORE LIES, MORE FAILURES
YES TO THE RECALL, VOTE BRANNEN AND HARSHAW.
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 5:26pm - Posted by: Me
Ernie and Bert are full of lies, vote them out on December 8th???
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 2:35pm - Posted by: feduplocal
I received a political flyer in my mailbox today for T/D. All the lies stated about Demarzo. Hey Ern, your son Ryan is no angel. Anyway, I crossed my name out and wrote on the flyer "RETURN TO SENDER" so I'm sure it'll be back at the residence stamped in the left hand corner. Vote for AL and Chip !!!!
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 2:07pm - Posted by: Me
You go girl, take back city hall, we will change the way city hall operates?
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:40pm - Posted by: shore giirl
On December 8th I will be voting to terminate both Ernie and Bill. What goes around will finally be coming around. December 8th reclaim city hall vote for Al and Chip.