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Central Falls Receiver Appoints His Own Council

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

 

The receiver of Central Falls announced yesterday that he was appointing a “receiver’s council” that would function in place of the city council. The receiver, retired Superior Court Judge Mark Pfeiffer, said he made the decision after the existing Central Falls City Council refused to comply with his policies and procedures.

Pfeiffer notified the city council of the move on Nov. 8.

He appointed three members to the special Receiver’s Council: current City Council member James Diossa, former City Council member Robert Ferri, and former Central Falls Finance Director Edna Poulin.

“I was hopeful the City Council would recognize that it was in the best interest of the residents of Central Falls to work together. It is unfortunate that several members of the City Council have chosen to continually obstruct our efforts to return fiscal stability to the City,” Pfeiffer said. “The City and its residents are fortunate to have these three upstanding individuals who have agreed to serve on the Receiver’s Council and work with the Office of the Receiver to turn the City’s finances around.”

The Receiver’s Council will carry out the duties of the city council, including: licensing, permitting, and zoning. Pfeiffer also will report to the council on the steps he is taking to restore the city’s financial health.
 

 

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