The discussion of the complexities of the school board budget and the effect that others have on available money is quite interesting. Every time we begin a discussion of the funding of a public entity we discuss cutting costs and the affect this has on the viability of the program, institution or public services.
While I do not want to argue unfettered spending, I think we are now seeing the affect of the tax refunds and the tax re-write of four years ago. Add to this the political impact of Taxpayers League and other effective movement to obtain "No new tax" pledges from many politicians, and you have a political landscape that is no longer efficient and effective. Unfortunately, the effect will be felt years from now. Long after we resolved these economic problems. Mike Fratto Payne Phalen _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
