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June 12, 2007
Now to the County Budget
Via the ever-watchful Ben Cunningham, here's a look at how our Hamilton County budget might be shaping up. I have to admit that I don't understand why the BEP windfall would necessitate an increase in county property taxes...but whatever the case, the fact that the push is coming from "Senior Commissioner" Curtis Adams boggles the mind. Even though I was okay with the modest levy last time around, this suggests that all of Adams' huffing and foot-stamping at the time lacked substantive reasoning, doesn't it?
The county jail and workhouse are a dire situation, yes. And even though an extra few million will only elevate the school system to "getting by" (and that's just maybe), it seems like that would take pressure off and allow more distribution of funds to these other badly needed areas. But, like I said, I'm still learning.
Any thoughts?
Government | By joe lance | 06:39 AM