Ari Herzog

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Got a Comment on FY2011 Department Budgets?

Ari Herzog

The budget workshops are in full swing, with the budget and finance committee (Councilors Cameron, Cronin, and me) listening to department heads overview their fiscal 2010 accomplishments, fiscal 2011 goals, and share why they are asking for so much per line item. and there is a public comment period at 9 each night.

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Newburyport Notes on Mayor’s Salary, Oregano Outdoor Tables, Local Excise Taxes, and Animal Waste

Ari Herzog

On Monday night, the budget and finance committee met with the general government committee and discussed the issues. You can read a summary via the Daily News of the committee meeting, as well as their earlier story. Also, the current $5,000 expense was slated to reduce to $3,000. Come to the meeting and lend your voice.

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Newburyport City Council Meeting Agenda for May 24 is Up

Ari Herzog

Of note, there are a number of mayoral board appointments to be confirmed and two ordinances to be referred to committees. A public comment period starts at 7:30 for anyone who would like to speak about items in the agenda. As you can see from scrolling below, the agenda is fairly uneventful compared to prior agendas.

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This Blog is For You, Not Me

Ari Herzog

At the last council meeting, an item was taken out of the license and permits committee to approve outdoor table service for Oregano’s Ristorante. I wasn’t on that committee and nobody had contacted me prior to that night. I thank those of you who respond to my blog posts, whether by in-line comments or reciprocal emails.

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Activism Through Blogging

Ari Herzog

Over the years, I volunteered with political action committees, public interest research groups, and state election campaigns. I hope you stay with me, comment when inspired, and tell your friends to subscribe. Comments Thanks, Ari! I anticipate blogging a lot in 2017 about political and current events. Thanks for reading.

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Forget Increasing Twitter Followers or Facebook Fans – Be Meaningful Instead

Ari Herzog

Do you see the number of people who are adding comments and “liking&# every sentence that Lady Gaga writes on her wall? Do you see what people are writing in those comments? Do you think she or her PR team are reading every comment, and responding when appropriate? Does Lady Gaga?

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Twitter Verifies Vice President Paul Ryan

Ari Herzog

Paul Ryan was tapped by Republican National Committee presidential candidate Mitt Romney as his vice president. Please continue reading Twitter Verifies Vice President Paul Ryan and leave a comment if inspired. Comments Perhaps I should be clearer, Lani. @NickiManaj is verified and the others are not her. What do you think?

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