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Ann (not verified) says:

This is an awful - AWFUL - idea - - - another layer of bureaucracy that we can not afford.

Instead - how about supporting a revision to the New York City Council Charter to not only eliminate the office of the borough president and the public advocate, but also the community boards.

No more bloat - bloat - bloat.

This way, the City Council members would actually have duties - and I'm not talking about weighing the merits of aluminum or wooden bats - just real responsibilities. Their jobs should be full time - and that would mean no side incomes nor allegiances.

They would be elected to serve as dedicated public servants - not life-long politicians. If they don't like the idea, maybe they should get real jobs.

Sorry Mr. Avella - I'm sure you are a great public servant, but this is a horrible idea.

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