As a resident of the Village of Great Neck, I’ve read with disappointment how Rebecca Gilliar has been twisting the truth about the Village’s finances.
Here is the truth that every resident should know.
When Mayor Bral and his team were elected two years ago, it was revealed at a public budget meeting that the new administration inherited a $1 million structural deficit.
The matter was discussed and explained by Joe Gill, Village Clerk.
Even though the Village is in good financial health and has over $7 million in savings, the structural deficit would eventually eat into the general fund.
During the 2016 public budget meeting, which took place in the Village Hall, the deficit was discussed and it was explained that 4.5 percent of the budget was cut, which translated into 50 percent of the structural deficit, by cutting operating costs and streamlining the operations of the village.
The mayor and trustees expressed that their goal was to completely eliminate structural deficit.
The current board of trustees have demonstrated that they are effective managers of our tax dollars.
The team of Mayor Bral and trustees Hope and Mendelson should be allowed to continue the good work they have started.
David Kahen
Great Neck
