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Where's the public?
At their meeting tonight, the council discussed a potential $1.8 million shortfall in the city budget due to the halving of state VLT aid.
I showed up to the meeting early, expecting to have to fight to get a seat, but to my surprise, the meeting was not heavily attended. I found this somewhat surprising, since it seems that everyone and their uncle will show up to talk about a proposed basketball court, but when we're facing a possible 13% increase in property tax, residents are content to stay at home.
I would urge everyone concerned about the possible likely loss of 50-percent of the city's VLT revenue to reach out to the council, and offer your thoughts. They are asking for comments via email, using the "Contact Us" form on the city's website.
Practice democracy, say something.... or don't complain when taxes rise.
I showed up to the meeting early, expecting to have to fight to get a seat, but to my surprise, the meeting was not heavily attended. I found this somewhat surprising, since it seems that everyone and their uncle will show up to talk about a proposed basketball court, but when we're facing a possible 13% increase in property tax, residents are content to stay at home.
I would urge everyone concerned about the
Practice democracy, say something.... or don't complain when taxes rise.
posted by The Saratogian City Desk at
9:46 PM
2 Comments:
SPOT-ON POST!
Pathetic Participatory Democracy Rules.
Once again, Commissioner Kim spat out his "Gang of One" vile revulsion to ANYTHING supported by the other four.
Once again, Kim leapt onto his soapbox to proclaim "I Need More or YOU Will Die." Really. You had to be there.
Once again, it was a Fight to Preserve Political Turf. Yet when confronted with a promising parking policy worth $250,000 to $500,000 cash INCOME per YEAR... the Council plead ignorance, or disinterest at best, at the remarkable Paid Parking proposal presented by the University of Albany...back in APRIL 2008.
To your point Andrew, this electorate gets the government they deserve.
Stay home.
Watch TV.
Blog.
WHO KNEW that Thomas Jefferson had such high hopes for y'all.
-Kyle York
Citizen Observer
Saratoga Springs
So, WHICH email address are we supposed to used?
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