Tuesday, we appointed a new Councilman. I nominated Howard Tilis, and he was approved 3-1. I asked the Council to make it unanimous and we did. I really hope we can move forward now that all the appointing is done. It is time to think of what needs to be done to get us back on our feet again.
One thing I know. The budget is going to be horrible this year. Budgeting 101 teaches you not to use a one-time income to offset budget costs. If you do, you will be facing a hole right away. This is what happened last year, and it will be very hard to recover. Also, we do not know what state aid will bring this year, but we all know what shape the state is in. The whole town was revalued this year. That will really hurt some people whose homes haven't been reassessed for many years. I just hope we can cut spending, or we are going to be in big trouble.
I do feel better now that all the appointments are over. No more free rides. From now on, everyone who wants to have an office will have to run for it. And that is the democratic way. Believe me, I don't like appointing people.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
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