No, I stated previously I hope layoffs and pay cuts would be the last resort. What I am getting at is moving government back to what it is supposed to do. On the local level, that is provide for public safety and infrastructure. Thus the bridges and ruts should be fixed and the fire, EMS, police and prisons should be funded first.
We could do with less restrictions on property use and fewer codes. We could also look at the costs of height restrictions, noise ordinances, light ordinances, scenic corridor ordinances and decide which of these, if any we want to fund in place of fixing ruts and putting out fires. We could also look at non-profits raising their own funds and funding things like parks and libraries with user fees. All government, Federal, State and Local must realize that no one can afford to do everything for everybody.
I don't know what the answers are which is why I am asking questions. I think I am hearing from the ones in the know that this year we either raise taxes or cut services somewhere. Since I don't hear anyone advocating higher taxes, let the dueling begin. I do appreciate those gathering information and sharing it with us and I hope they don't mind people like me asking what may be dumb questions.
