…And Redefer role as Witness #5 cost the town a likely $100k in legal fees plus higher insurance premiums. Throw that in and last year’s number is a negative -$65k. Two Commissioners stated publicly what Redefer said didn’t happen and another two attendees at the subject said he left the meeting early so wasn’t a subject witness.
This year, Redefer & Bauer have blocked items such as improving the website, afraid that people will be informed. They have voted against allowing the Commissioners to read various reports.
The town this year starting running a parking trap. When a local visitor and doctor sent a complaint in(and we have gotten many complaints on this issue), she said she was responded to with “Get A Life” and “Please do not contact me again with your nonsense!.” The right thing to do would be to apologize, say the town will look into your concerns, and discipline who wrote those responses. Town Management wouldn’t even do that. Commissioners now routinely get emails from visitors stating they are never coming back to Dewey Beach. Understand all the above will undermine our vital tourism industry and lower your property values.
Redefer & Bauer have proven their unwillingness to listen to new ideas, compromise at town meetings or address issues in a timely manner. It is damaging this town. Should we go into a recession, the town is not prepared. Sweeping everything under the rug is leading the town to disaster.
This election you have a choice. Vote Philip Rowe (who has great budget experience) and Dale Cooke. Leave off a 3rd candidate to maximize your vote.
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