Brent Strate, councilmember elect, has a great post on the Utility Rates that have increased in South Ogden city. My family has an average rate of $53.00 but we have seen it rise from the low $30s to $53 we are at now just over the past 5 years. My biggest concern is why has their been a push for the past two years from the city to raise taxes during a recession. When know real thought has been given to the poor fiscal management of the city nor the impact this has caused. On numerous posts I have explained that the city has had slash budgets or dip into their emergency fund to make ends meet. Last year at this time we had to cancel the Christmas Party at the Timbermine. What was the solution? Go to Texas Roadhouse instead. I know we all love a steak dinner, but why not just CANCEL THE PARTY! Do a pot luck and have fun together. It will be interesting to see this year where the city goes for the Christmas party as the rest of the city pays more just to drink water.
In a number of conversations I have had with Councilmember Strate, I have been impressed with his fiscal ideas and how he wants to bring in the spending. I have seen some other councilmembers attempt the same but not seen the affect I expect. Now with more strength on the council to help bring this in; hopefully we will see some movement.
Comments welcome.
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