Rhode Island lawmakers representing the struggling city of Central Falls say it's wrong to make the city pay for the state-appointed receiver now in control of its finances and operations.
Democratic state Sen. Elizabeth Crowley says the receiver's costs are too high and can't be paid by city residents.
The state has already sent the city a bill for $1.17 million to cover costs associated with the receivership. Gov. Lincoln Chafee now wants lawmakers to approve additional funds to cover receiver Robert G. Flanders' salary and legal fees this fiscal year. The state pays the costs up front, then bills Central Falls.
Rep. James McLaughlin says the state should pay since the receiver wasn't elected by residents.
Total receivership costs are expected to reach $2.26 million by July.
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