The opening of this February 17, 2010 video clip includes Councilwoman Barth's actual example of fiscally conservative governance with her motion to freeze all pay raises for the council members at the onset of this nation's economic recession that began the previous year. In a rare win, this motion carried despite Houlihan's puzzling vote switch.
Beginning at 1:18 is the discussion of then City Manager Phil Cotton's more than 10% raise. Remember, Phil Cotton is retired military drawing a pension and is over retirement age.
Judge for yourselves. Is Jerome Stocks' argument one of a fiscal conservative or even a fiscally responsive leader?
