The election of William Rowback as Gloversville’s new mayor brings up the question as to whether he, as a retired fireman, will be permitted to vote on civil servant contracts. He will be supported by his pension and this should create a conflict of interest.
Which brings up the question as to who supervises such problems: the city attorney, the county district attorney or the state attorney general. There seems to be no enforcement of this violation as school boards often see retired teachers serving.
DAVID CHILDS
Johnstown
