The project earned widespread praise in media outlets and taxpayer groups.
And news of the Lyndhurst Three had brought out taxpayer groups from other towns in support.
Many United States cities and counties have taxpayer groups.
Mr. Miller said the change was not made in response to specific complaints from taxpayer groups.
My amendment also received the support of major consumer organizations and taxpayer groups.
But taxpayer groups and city administrators were of a different mind.
In the past year, taxpayer groups have banded together to gain a stronger voice on budget issues.
Also, the number of individual taxpayer groups has been growing, Mr. Michael noted.
Insurance companies, some hospitals, many businesses and some taxpayer groups oppose it.
In many communities, these rising salaries have become the favorite target of taxpayer groups.