Council Chair Ernie Martin is sending a clear message to the Carlisle administration: Answer our questions about the budget, or expect retribution.

Parks and Recreation Director Gary Cabato is in the hot seat at the moment, but Martin said his comment was not for Cabato but for others in the administration who have “circumvented” the City Council‘s inquiry.

Martin said that’s disrespectful to the body, and won’t be tolerated.

“There will be consequences,” he said.

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