While the WJUSD Board of Directors continues to drag their feet on dealing realistically with the Blue Shield District Headquarters, they are now discussing the $17,000 survey of 400 people in Woodland to see what they would support in the upcoming election.
After a long presentation regarding the condition of local schools, it was suggested that maybe they should add questions related to a "BOND ISSUE", along with the parcel tax questions. It seems they decided not to do that because it might "Confuse" those taking the survey, along with the voters. We respectfully submit that we are already confused about what they are doing now, and how they propose to solve the problems that already exist.
Our opinion is that the survey is a waste of money, even though they point out it will come out of "Stimulus Monies". In either event the taxpayers pay for it.
We can hardly wait to see what they come up with next.
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have." - Barry Goldwater
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
What is the Totality of Option A in the Woodland City Budget ?
Read for yourself what the City Council Chose last night. Click HERE to read the Option selected by the Council for the 2010-2011 Budget.(Option A)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
MEASURE V SALES TAX IMPACT ON 2011 BUDGET
In tonight's session, the City Council will decide what to do with the Budget Shortfall. They will be presented with four options to reduce the deficit.
According to their statement "When considering the options, it is important for the City Council to remember that expenditure reductions associated with the Library, Parks & Recreation, Police and Fire as presented on March 30 totaled approximately $4.9 million. It is obvious that the sales tax measure by itself will not make up the difference." (Leaving a difference of 3.4 Million short that has to come from somewhere)
It is interesting to note that the Library will be the only fund fully funded in each option, keeping it at current levels, while parks and recreations and Police and Fire will not. We need to take a closer look at what was "Promised" by the advisory measures.
This 60 page "Agenda Item" raises some interesting questions that The By Hell Chronicles will scrutinize after the meeting is held tonight.
According to their statement "When considering the options, it is important for the City Council to remember that expenditure reductions associated with the Library, Parks & Recreation, Police and Fire as presented on March 30 totaled approximately $4.9 million. It is obvious that the sales tax measure by itself will not make up the difference." (Leaving a difference of 3.4 Million short that has to come from somewhere)
It is interesting to note that the Library will be the only fund fully funded in each option, keeping it at current levels, while parks and recreations and Police and Fire will not. We need to take a closer look at what was "Promised" by the advisory measures.
This 60 page "Agenda Item" raises some interesting questions that The By Hell Chronicles will scrutinize after the meeting is held tonight.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
TO THE WOODLAND CITY COUNCIL-THE BALL IS NOW IN YOUR COURT!
With a NON-mandate from the voters of Woodland, by a mere 401 1/2 votes, the City Council now has to decide what to do to cover the remaining 3 million dollars they "need" to keep the City running. This could prove to be very interesting.
By their own design, they have committed 100% of the revenue raised from the increased tax to the Library, Parks and Recreation,the Civic/Senior Center and Police and Fire. At least that is how they crafted the ballot measures to secure the yes votes needed for passage.
I can hardly wait for the reasons why they will need to defer their commitment, which is a common budgetary trick to spend funds in a "unique" way.
We, as taxpayers, whether we voted yes or no on measure V, should hold their feet to the fire. We just don't want an annual report of expenses and revenues, we need it at least quarterly.
The question we need to ask them immediately is WHEN are you going to do as you said in the measures.
By their own design, they have committed 100% of the revenue raised from the increased tax to the Library, Parks and Recreation,the Civic/Senior Center and Police and Fire. At least that is how they crafted the ballot measures to secure the yes votes needed for passage.
I can hardly wait for the reasons why they will need to defer their commitment, which is a common budgetary trick to spend funds in a "unique" way.
We, as taxpayers, whether we voted yes or no on measure V, should hold their feet to the fire. We just don't want an annual report of expenses and revenues, we need it at least quarterly.
The question we need to ask them immediately is WHEN are you going to do as you said in the measures.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
"WOODLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMES OUT AGAINST MEASURE V SALES TAX INCREASE"
This is one of the lead stories of the Daily Democrat on-line. The Woodland Chamber of Commerce joins an ever growing group of concerned taxpayers and civic organizations urging you to Vote NO on Measure V.
Read the Story HERE
The most interesting fact is that Measure V is being challenged on many levels coming to the same conclusion.
If the City Council is listening to the taxpayers and leaders of the community, it should take note of this movement and change it's practices in the future.
Read the Story HERE
The most interesting fact is that Measure V is being challenged on many levels coming to the same conclusion.
If the City Council is listening to the taxpayers and leaders of the community, it should take note of this movement and change it's practices in the future.
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