Officials haven’t earned my trust
TO THE EDITOR:
I?m not as opposed to the 3/4-cent sales tax increase as I am to the actions of our elected officials ? both county and city ? which, in my opinion, have been questionable and dishonorable.
The county with refusing to pay promised fees regarding blueprints for the jail. The city reneging on a signed deal concerning 1101.
These are just two examples.
Now, our aldermen are telling us if we vote for a tax increase, it will reduce our property tax.
They also stated, in a recent edition of the Southern Standard, they would like to word it as a promise to the voters on the November ballot but state law would not allow it.
In my opinion, they have not been truthful or above-board with taxpayers since taking office, so whatever wording they choose, I?m not buying it.
Sincerely,
Barbara Dolzonek
104 Westwood 5th Ave.
McMinnville