Monday's New York Post editorial suggests eliminating the borough president positions. It's such a good idea that it should be the Republican platform for 2009.

New York City is cutting back on 1,000 police officers, among other drastic cuts. There is no reason to have superfluous layers of government. I forget the source, but someone just released a study and the only section of the economy that is still increasing is--you guessed it--government.

When I ran for Manhattan Borough President in 2005, there were record surpluses instead of record deficits. Still, I pledged for the charter revision commission to reconsider the office, either strengthening it or eliminating it.

Named after one of New York's great runners, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running.

With Manhattan BP Scott Stringer contemplating a run for higher office, there may be an unexpected opening for Manhattan Borough President. Click through for the full running lineup.

Jonathan Bing: Representing Manhattan...from the Upper Eastside to the Upper Westside.

Named after one of New York's great runners, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for Brooklyn Borough President in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the running lineup.

Charles Barron: All of the Sharpton without any of the pompadour

Bill de Blasio: At least labor likes me

Named after one of New York's great runners, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for Queens Borough President in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the full running lineup.

Leroy Comrie: I'm big among middle-class backs and...I'm just big

John Liu: 1.3 Billion Chinese Supprters Can't Be Wrong!

Named after one of New York's great runners, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for Bronx Borough President in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.

Ruben Diaz Jr: Don't you know who my daddy is?

Pedro G. Espada: Don't you know who my daddy is?

Helen Foster: Don't you know who my daddy is?

Or Not?

Since the establishment (especially ours) tends to move in lockstep, should be interesting to see whether or not the Mayor's salary panel, the City Council Speaker and our other elected officials follow Hillary's lead on this one:

Sen. Clinton wants no raise without a minimum wage boost

Questions is, what can Council Members, BPs, the Public Advocate and others offer New Yorkers first, before suckin' on the public trough?

Curious minds (and taxpayers) want to know...