> I think we > should have a council in charge of all finances in the city, including that > for schools, libraries, parks, and all other Mpls government spending. Only > that way can one body weigh decisions as to what areas to cut and add > spending. And then we'll know who to keep accountable when spending goes > through the roof. The administrative heads need to be devoted and > enthusiastic to their area of expertise, but they shouldn't be deciding the > level of tax we pay.
De facto, the "level of tax we pay" is most certainly not decided by the independent boards. It has been decided for them by LGA cuts from the Legislature and Governor, by levy limits from the State, by policy decisions from City Hall and by the Board of Estimate and Taxation. The boards don't have the ability to raise another dime in taxes right now--that's why there are such massive cuts in programs and services coming. --Charles Gimon Waite Park speaking only for myself TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
