[CJ Wolf]

Get real. Personally, I would rather my taxes be used the light the ground where I walk, not the sky.

I would rather my taxes not be used to replace perfectly functioning lights in order to funnel money to the BOS lighting buddy. AND IT IS MY TAXES THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.

[Saturnalia]

Now I haven't read the proposal (warning sign right there)...

The proper way to go about doing this making the requirement for NEW lighting systems and replacements for old systems.
That way, you have a gradual improvement in light pollution without replacing something that is already functional.

[hopespringseternal]

I would rather my taxes not be used to replace perfectly functioning lights in order to funnel money to the BOS lighting buddy. AND IT IS MY TAXES THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.

Time and again, it has been shown that replacing and reconfiguring the lights is cheaper than running the old ones. It is a net savings all around.

Another thing -- pointing street lights at the ground is safer because it reduces the glare in drivers' eyes. Pointing parking lot lights at the ground also helps because the eye reacts to the glare reducing the effectiveness of the lighting.

It is a win-win situation for everyone but people who insist it must be a liberal conspiracy.