Participate Tomorrow Night Or Lube Up For Your Tax Bills

Show up now or stock up for tax season!!! Merry Christmas!!!

Pictorial by Editorial Staff










NOW IS THE TIME

At the next Town Council meeting marks the beginning of the 2012-2013 Municipal Budget schedule.  See the draft schedule published by the town manager for the upcoming budget meetings and workshops below.  According to the last workshop, the town council is in favor of increasing your taxes this year by increasing spending.  Now is the time for everyone to get involved and let the council know how you feel about your taxes before it is too late.  Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at the town office building will be a discussion on the capital budget for the upcoming year.  

We all remember two years ago when our taxes took a dramatic jump.  By the time residents realized it, it was too later.  Below is the draft schedule of meetings/workshops.   NOW IS THE TIME FOR CITIZENS TO GET OFF THE COUCH AND VOICE THEIR CONCERNS INSTEAD OF WAITING UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE!!!!
The Town Council has restricted the voice of the people to ONLY during Audience Participation of Town Council meetings.  This is the only time citizens have an opportunity to express their feelings or offer suggestions on the municipal budget.

This is a reminder, during workshops the public is NOT allowed to participate in any discussions.   However, at least you will learn which of the councilors are in favor of raising your taxes and which ones are trying to support the taxpayers.  This information will be critical in your decision come November 2012 when three councilors are up for reelection.

Larry Fillmore
Concerned Citizen