Today is the big day. Who got up to watch live? Who is sick and tired of all the fuss? Who would love to have the money this shing-ding cost?
The topic is not limited to the Wedding. Its just a place to start.
Manassas City: Pay me now or pay me later
The News and Messenger reports the over-all tone of the Manassas City public hearing for FY2012 budget. The City is attempting to pass a $304 million dollar budget. Those who attended the public hearing appeared to be split 50-50 pro/ con. Of course, that number just counts those attending the budget hearing.
Citizens were divided over BPOL tax and its impact on business within the City. Others appeared to be concerned over adding police and fire personnel and equipment. The average tax bill was not projected to go up that much. Single family homes overall were projected to raise the property tax on that home by $2.00.
The Tea Party was vocal and its leaders spoke of people falling on hard times. Many homeowners are still under water.
Our very own Raymond Beverage put all of this in terms most of us can understand. The tax increase for most families added up to a 6 pack and 2 bottles of Sam Adams.
Another citizen summed things up nicely:
Mark Hempen said he wanted to make sure the city was safe, clean and well run, and he supported the budget.
“It isn’t just the tax rate. I think that we have to look at the whole picture. I think the city has done a good job in a lot of ways and I’d hate to see us not accept this budget and reduce the police force and reduce other services that are greatly needed to keep the city running and to keep the city growing and thriving and flourishing,” the Manassas man said.
What do our readers have to add on the subject? Let us know what you think. All too often we leave off what you guys think. The City has had some horrific crime and at least 1 very bad multi-home fire. These events have been punctuating some of the budget discussion.
