After reading Ellen Stein’s and Janet Wiley’s letters (“
The main argument for their agenda is we need to adhere to what’s been proposed in the past, as if those administrators had all the answers.
Of course, the new council has concerns about the past budget process.
These previous councilors attempted to pass a $50 million local tax to fund airport improvements. As it turns out, these improvements are being made at no new expense to the taxpayer, and $100 million for Ewing Mesa development is so over the top as to be laughable.
While Parks and Rec coffers run over, the city continues to operate a sub-standard police station and is considering raising already obscene water rates.
The citizens of Durango are lucky to have councilors who are willing to make fiscal responsibility a priority. They deserve our support.
Don ThomasDurango
