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1) During Mattson’s first few days in office, she was responsible for a “proposed” draft budget which would have increased her salary by 15% over her predecessor and a 17.5% increase for the Treasurer and Clerk. These wages could have taken effect if not for public outrage.
2) Failed to adequately notify the media of special meeting times and dates, including sending false information about the start time on a special meeting held on February 18, 2009.
3) Tried to keep information from the public at a meeting on April 13, 2009. Mattson had agenda items listed as “Items 1, 2, & 3.” Called for a vote without publicly discussing the content of those items relating to union pay and benefits. Would not disclose the contents until forced under the Freedom of Information Act days later.
4) Abused her elected position by using the “power of office” to make false allegations against taxpaying citizens, including calling an employer and causing disruptions in the citizen’s respective work environment.
5) Stated there was a pension contract requiring the township to pay 10% of gross compensation to the full-time officials and employees. A Freedom of Information Act request uncovered no such contract.