Thursday, 17 September 2009
Wasting Taxpayer Money
Times are tough in Kentucky. The unemployment rate in August was 11.1 percent. A rate which matches Kentucky's all time high for unemployment. The poor economic environment will take its toll on government's revenue streams from taxation. With such slim pickings, one would think that local government would tighten its belt and look for ways to save money.
Apparently, Louisville wants to party like its 2007. Mayor Abramson has decided to continue with the construction of a downtown bike hub. A bike hub that will cost taxpayers a hefty $338,400. Do we really need a "bike hub" when the economy is doing poorly and budget's are stretched thin? Can't we wait a few years until times get better before building such a facility?
On top of this, Abramson has decided to cancel the four day work furlough this year as a mechanism for saving money. So where is all of this money to pay for these initiatives going to come from? All I can say is it must be good to be in city government. Apparently it is the only place where economic forces don't exist. And just think! King Jerry might be our next Lt. Governor. While that might be good for the city, it doesn't bode well for the state which is facing its own economic crisis.
Apparently, Louisville wants to party like its 2007. Mayor Abramson has decided to continue with the construction of a downtown bike hub. A bike hub that will cost taxpayers a hefty $338,400. Do we really need a "bike hub" when the economy is doing poorly and budget's are stretched thin? Can't we wait a few years until times get better before building such a facility?
On top of this, Abramson has decided to cancel the four day work furlough this year as a mechanism for saving money. So where is all of this money to pay for these initiatives going to come from? All I can say is it must be good to be in city government. Apparently it is the only place where economic forces don't exist. And just think! King Jerry might be our next Lt. Governor. While that might be good for the city, it doesn't bode well for the state which is facing its own economic crisis.
Posted by at 3:11 PM in Louisville Politics
