Catoosa Vision

Returning to Reality...

I was away for a few days of needed rest and relaxation... just returned today, so I haven't had a chance to post anything regarding the Commission's decision regarding taxes...

Well, I suppose congratulations are in order... but for whom...?

I suppose Ken Marks deserves kudos for proposing an alternative to a near-term tax increase... the alternative being paying for the budget shortfall by tapping the "rainy day" fund.

I hope that the time that has been bought with this maneuver will be put to good use by the Commissioners. What we need is a long-term investment strategy whereby we can attract new revenue-generating businesses to Catosoa County. We also need short-term restraint (if not out-right restriction) on revenue-sucking housing development.

Do whatever you have to do to become fiscally solvent: public safety "fees"... impact "fees"... whatever you want to call them... taxes or fees... it doesn't matter. The county is going broke and must generate revenue somehow.

In the long run however, taxes or fees won't solve the problems... what's needed is a long-term constructive vision for this county.

Let's try to be progressive, not regressive, in our vision.

posted by Chris Casey @ 12:27 PM