[ProtectOurFreedom]

I have to sympathize with him. Small towns run tight budgets and a big event like this can be a budget-buster.

The mayor’s remarks were temperate and accurate. I can’t fault him for those remarks.

BUT, as the article points out, businesses reaped a windfall in the normally DEAD season November to April. Maybe those who benefitted so much could donate a bit to the city to pay for the event.

[Abby4116]

I don't know who owns the building where the rally was held, but you would think that those items would be included as part of the rental fee.

Overtime, if a big budget buster, can probably be minimized by giving comp time.

Yes, the Jersey shore towns are dead in January, February so it was a big money maker for all of the local businesses.