I'm 68 years old and I've never read MLK's letter from the Birmingham jail. Although I don't consider myself a christian, I found it to be compelling and very relatable in today's climate. Thanks for the recommendation.👍🏼
I live on one of those 'connector' streets and it never got touched. Thankfully Mother Nature took care of it yesterday. The real solution would be raising taxes, but that'd be political suicide so it'll never happen. I'd like to think that our city's leaders could come up with a workable answer to this difficult problem but I'm not gonna hold out hope
The city only makes about 65% of Columbus,OH in per resident budget revenue. If they “plow the roads FFS” what should they choose to cut instead? Should they remove overtime from police for January? Should they remove pothole repair? Should they just tell administrative staff to not work on Fridays and cut their salary by 20% for the month? What should they cut, to “plow the roads FFS” I’m genuinely interested in your answer. Because to make your demand work, something gets cut.
I understand and agree with your critique regarding the city’s lack of resources. It’s a big problem! But also, the answer to everything can’t just be “the state is unfair to us.” We all have to live in reality, fair or unfair. I’d say snow removal falls pretty high on city residents’ hierarchy of needs. As I wrote in my column, I don’t have the specific solution, but I feel very comfortable saying snow removal is important enough to warrant prioritization.
They are going to have to increase taxes. Honestly even if the state was giving a correct gas tax formula they are just going to have to raise taxes. The council is acting like they aren’t the problem, they are in the center. DPW already makes up 20% of the budget and over 60% is made up for safety in various forms. There really just isn’t much left. Can’t cut public health without sacrificing state dollars, can’t cut welfare centers without sacrificing federal dollars. I guess you could get of the office of sustainability, but I think that’s just an extension of the governors office so you save so little.
I'm 68 years old and I've never read MLK's letter from the Birmingham jail. Although I don't consider myself a christian, I found it to be compelling and very relatable in today's climate. Thanks for the recommendation.👍🏼
My sister lives near Pogues Run and the golf course. She’s enjoying the foxes 🦊 this winter too.
I live on one of those 'connector' streets and it never got touched. Thankfully Mother Nature took care of it yesterday. The real solution would be raising taxes, but that'd be political suicide so it'll never happen. I'd like to think that our city's leaders could come up with a workable answer to this difficult problem but I'm not gonna hold out hope
The city only makes about 65% of Columbus,OH in per resident budget revenue. If they “plow the roads FFS” what should they choose to cut instead? Should they remove overtime from police for January? Should they remove pothole repair? Should they just tell administrative staff to not work on Fridays and cut their salary by 20% for the month? What should they cut, to “plow the roads FFS” I’m genuinely interested in your answer. Because to make your demand work, something gets cut.
I understand and agree with your critique regarding the city’s lack of resources. It’s a big problem! But also, the answer to everything can’t just be “the state is unfair to us.” We all have to live in reality, fair or unfair. I’d say snow removal falls pretty high on city residents’ hierarchy of needs. As I wrote in my column, I don’t have the specific solution, but I feel very comfortable saying snow removal is important enough to warrant prioritization.
They are going to have to increase taxes. Honestly even if the state was giving a correct gas tax formula they are just going to have to raise taxes. The council is acting like they aren’t the problem, they are in the center. DPW already makes up 20% of the budget and over 60% is made up for safety in various forms. There really just isn’t much left. Can’t cut public health without sacrificing state dollars, can’t cut welfare centers without sacrificing federal dollars. I guess you could get of the office of sustainability, but I think that’s just an extension of the governors office so you save so little.
Love that! Glad you enjoyed it.