In an exclusive interview with vast implications in the final days leading into the Hoboken mayoral election, Judy Tripodi, the state fiscal monitor flatly declared, "Taxes are going down."
Reluctant to speak on the record, Ms. Tripodi at first requested Mile Square View speak to the public information officer. As a request was made for the extension, she began to express some misgivings about the disinformation coming from "blogs" and requested we "tell the truth."
Indicating that the much awaited budget will in all likelihood be coming after required certifications and appropriate legal counsel review at some time in November, the fiscal monitor guaranteed this budget would be the most transparent to the public. "As soon as the (Hoboken) counsel clears it, every line item is spelled out, every salary will be available."
In addition, Ms. Tripodi emphasized she is in fact representing the vast interests of Hoboken residents and taxpayers adding, "This will be the most transparent budget cycle they (Hoboken) have ever had."
This story will be updated. But release before the debate is important.