Does everyone really love a Clown?

I wrote on the protected budget for 2027 a few weeks ago. WFMZ just did a story if you didnt read it. 

Ms. Affa stated she is worried about a double digit tax increase.  No shit. Keep spending on things the city doesnt have the money for and that is what will happen.

She stated she was concerned with the not needed police station at a cost of 37 million.  Try more like 40-50 atleast until it is done. 

Also the new firestation and health bureau will cost atleast 65 million. Again something which isnt needed since Central fire just got a brand new roof put on it for 500k.

The police station is atleast a 2.5 to 4million dollar a year loan.  Thats roughly and 8 percent tax increase.  Every 4% tax increase generates approx 1.5 million. Keep that stat in mind.

Then there is the concern of the storm water fee.  Yea 6.75 million dollar concern.  No where to get that money from. The city better hope they dont have to pay that back. Eeeek.  Taxes will be insane.

Bozo the clown Frank Kane comes up with this.

"We don't think that it's fair to give nonprofits a free pass and to balance that on the backs of the taxpayers," said Kane.

Maybe if he stayed awake or not on his cell phone at a council meeting he would see all the money the city gives away to non-profits.  Of course the tax payers shouldnt have to pay their share. 

Candy Kane proceeds to say its to early to tell if there will be a tax increase next year.  Frank the city is looking at atleast a 12-17% tax increase right now. You know it and I know it. 

Quit giving yourselves raises. Also, if the mayor wouldn't travel every month, their would be some money to appropriately use.

Frank Im sorry but I really dont think you know what your talking about.  

Why do you think you never see the mayor at a council meeting anymore?  Not because he is probably in Cuba on some missionary experiment to help the city.  No, its because he has made Frank the fall guy.  When all this shit goes wrong, Tuerk can point at Frank.  I mean Frank thinks he runs the city.  We are doomed.

Bozo #2 Napoli used ChatGBT for  his lame ass quote on the budget.  

"City Council is committed to continuing to deliver the vital city services our residents expect and count on while collaborating with the financial auditor to identify the best solutions to minimize the financial impact to our residents."  

Blah blah blah Shut up.  You literally help your buddy Matt with whatever agenda he has. You vote to spend money on raises, projects, and whatever else the mayor wants.

Your controller vote was so obvious it was Tuerk’s choice.  

To sum up.  There has to be so much budget cutting from within each department to not have a double digit tax increase. You also have the Police contract coming up.  They want their cut of the pie.

Time will tell but mark my words, there will be a tax increase, unless of course you dont want your streets plowed this winter.  Pardon me, they dont get plowed anyways.  Actually, or you dont want the potholes fixed.  Damnit Abe, you are losing it.  Those dont get fixed either.