Minneapolis dug its own financial grave. The City has been on a mindless spending spree for a decade and has racked up unprecedented debts - $1.5 billion + the pension shortfall.
Minneapolis leaders have demonstrated utter contempt for those who pay the bills - the taxpayers. The Legislature should be thanked - for subsidizing the richest City in the State for so many years. Instead, the whining about reduced subsidies has already begun. This is a perfect example of the "spoiled brat syndrome." It's time to grow up, stop begging for money, live within our means, and pay our bills. For the first time, taxpayers in Minneapolis will actually find out how big the problem really is. This is a good thing because the Mayor and Council will finally be held accountable for their decisions. Arithmetic might even become popular again. No one should be surprised: The hand that has fed us for so long, just bit back. Vicky Heller North Oaks and Cedar-Riverside _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
