By Robert Petersen.
County governments control a significant portion of our property tax bill, and with property taxes already sky-high, it’s critical that those dollars are spent wisely. Unfortunately, under the leadership of Democrat Party Chair Peg Schaffer, the current Somerset County Commissioners appear more focused on rewarding political insiders than being responsible stewards of our tax dollars.
Concerns have been raised regarding political favoritism and patronage involving Peg Schaffer and the Democrat-controlled Board of County Commissioners. There are concerns that Schaffer and Commissioners Sooy and Robinson are using their influence to place loyal party members in key county positions, without concern for qualifications or merit. For example, Robinson allegedly used her influence to appoint a personal friend to the position of Deputy Administrator of the Board of Elections at a higher salary than that of her predecessor, despite reportedly lacking the relevant experience in election work.
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