Millertime
JoB- The only thing steady about my income is that I spend less than I bring in, and when extra money comes my way, I make good decisions with it. Also, while it is true that the city’s income stream has been hurt by the current recession, we cannot blame the recession for cuts in services. Prior to the recession, financial decisions were made that did not take into account a possible reduction in revenue. It is the job of our city leaders to plan for the future, and that includes making decisions that keep us financially strong in any economy.
metrognome- I don’t believe in immediate gratification. Do you? I spend less than I make. I think you underestimate the number of people out there that would like to see a budget surplus vs. a budget deficit. I am willing to pay my fair share of taxes, (if used properly) and I believe in government services. We agree about where the blame should be. I don’t blame the government for our situation. We, the voters, have continued to elect fiscally irresponsible politicians into office. If I don’t like the way my city is being run, I will do my part to get someone else into office that will run it properly. Our city’s budget is fifty million dollars in the red right now. Conservative financial decisions prior to the recession would have benefited the city budget. I also didn’t realize that “fiscally responsible” has the same meaning as “outrageously responsible.” Thanks for the dialogue.