Added Wards

– Creates silos which divide and politicize our city

– Undemocratic: Saratogians will only be allowed to vote for 2 of 7 City Council members

Made Even More Expensive

– New and costly office of the City Manager: $480,000

– Mayor’s salary increased 448% to $65,000 for significantly less work

– False promise to eliminate managers who will need to be replaced adding unbudgeted costs

– Unestimated transition costs for new committees to finalize the skeleton charter and hire a City Manager

Unworkable Plan

– Eliminates the Commissioners and the 5 key managers who run city departments

– Creates conflict between the Mayor and City Manager