[Reagan Man]

I've lived here for over 30 years, conservative Colorado Springs has always been a tax cutting community. Colorado has a statewide law called TABOR -— Taxpayer Bill of Rights -— that limits taxation and spending. The Springs has its own built in mini-tabor provisions for controlling taxes and spending. We're doing fine, thank you.

Fiscal responsibility and tight budgets is always the goal. Some street lights being shut off is not gonna have a serious effect on anyones lives. Once tax receipts start to increase, the city budget will get a boost.

[RCFlyer]

I live in Colorado Springs and haven’t noticed any bad, or heard anyone talk about this issue.

I too, liked Mr. Bartolin’s letter in post #9, especially the points: too many public employees with too great of benefits, and the need for the city to zero base budget

I liked Regan Man’s comment, “Fiscal responsibility and tight budgets is always the goal.” I want all public offices grumbling.

Cities should be challenged to justify their budget; it’s a wonderful opportunity. Too bad Congress cannot be challenged as directly.