[HairOfTheDog]

What the heck did this city do with the public money already set aside for this? Every Fire/Rescue/Ambulance levy I've ever seen on the ballot passes easily. There should be NO need to charge for these services, to some perceived deep pocket insurance company that will raise all our rates.

[newpooh]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford%2C_Texas


Bedford passed the Senior/Disabled Tax Freeze in 2005. A group of citizens petitioned for a tax rollback after a budget passed with a higher rate than they liked. Of course, the rollback lowered the frozen tax rate for these seniors.

This same group has put three council members and the mayor in office. Bean counting is constantly done, down to each bean. Keeping the tax rate low, or even lower seems to be mandated by this group.

Bedford is also going forward with red light cameras and, as of Sept 1, any car stopped or in an accident without proof of insurance will be towed. Be careful as you drive through!