The Daily News Transcript takes to task current Norfolk County Commissioners, John Gillis and Francis O’Brien, for their laid-back efforts during the campaign.
Norfolk County has a proposed budget of $34 million for next year, funded mostly by state reimbursements, a portion of the excise tax and fees on deed transactions, and a county tax that cities and towns pay based on their property taxes…
That’s a lot, and a lot of money, to be overseen by three commissioners (two seats are up for reelection this year). As elected officials, Gillis and O’Brien owe it to the voters to explain what they do, why they do it well, and why they should continue to do it. Their silence shows disrespect for their offices and the trust the voters have given them.
The editors also gave a thumbs-up to Tom Gorman’s relentless efforts.
Republican Thomas Gorman, of Dedham, and independent Michael Walsh, of Westwood, are both long shots to be elected Norfolk County Commissioners. This has not stopped either from trying. Gorman, in particular, has pursued his goal aggressively, as proven by the steady stream of releases he has sent to area newspapers.
If it weren’t for the efforts of the challengers, Norfolk County voters would not even know this election was happening. This newspaper has not heard a word out Gillis or O’Brien, except those solicited by its reporters.
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