The Strib has a wonder series in their OpEd Section today which explains one of the reasons why property taxes in the city are so high. In addition, the series should give all of us food for thought. To even institute a small portion of their suggestions will take extremely strong leadership and a by-in by the citizens of this city. Right now the Charter Commission is attempting clean up some of the language in the charter and to remove some of the provisions and put them into ordinance. That could be a first step in trying to make some changes to make our city run more efficiently. Right now it is a Rube Goldberg operation. Karen Collier Linden Hills REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait.
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