Here we go again.
Masiello relinquishing responsability and Giambra strengthening his position and powerbase,
It is not a "win win".
The Buffalo water system needs massive repair and maintaince.
The county says it will pledge 15 million to do it. All they are going to do is pay for the water authority to finish installing the meters in every home like the state mandated.
This move will also, I am sure, require one or more new appointments to the Erie County Water Board with the new car that goes with it.
They are saying upfront that city and county water rates will go up. If they are being that honest with you how much aren't they telling you?
The water aurhority in Buffalo was sold to itself a few years back and that was the answer then.
A private Company was brought in to run it and that was the Answer.
Now they are selling the only asset the city has that generates revenue and giving it to the county.
Joel is not interested in any thing the city has that does not create patronage or generate revenue, If he really wants to help Buffalo than share the sales tax.
Masiello just wants to give things away so he has less responsibilty. he feels his only duties should be cutting ribbons and kissing babies.