Where did your Money go?

Town of Fairfax had $3.2 million “operating deficit” last year and budgeted $1.5 million deficit this year. Now, only because of higher tax receipts, this year’s “operating deficit” is currently estimated to be over $700k.

Blash and Hellman wanted “you” to pay for a Bond Measure worth $40 million in new taxes over 30 years to only get $18 million in road repairs. That’s $22 million out of your pocket.

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Town Attorney Janet Coleson was $418,000 over budget the past 4 years. This year, the town attorney is now estimated to be 79% or $269,000 over budget.

  • Paid $8,500 plus entire Fairfax staff salary for one day to primarily study neo-pronouns.

  • Paid incompetent “diversity” facilitator $65,000. Vouched for by Hellman

  • Hired incompetent “Housing Element” consultants for $530,000 and paid them $611,000 to go away. 

  • Road bond survey was $32,690+ and they were told the road bond wouldn't pass, but Hellman and Blash went ahead and voted to spend more money and put it on the ballot anyway. 

  • Paid EMC, the first housing consultants $90k over their initial contract to go away instead of going after over $400k in fees for non-performance.

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