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By: BoroBorn on 6/26/09
I commend Mike Sparks for voicing concern about the school budget. I know most people have forgotten, but school is for academics and not entirely about sports. I watch the Rutherford Co. School Board meetings as well as other meetings on Channel 19 and I am disgusted what waste we have in Rutherford County. Ernest Burgess remarked that they just give the money to the school board and they do what they want with it. What? The mayor and commissioners are responsible for monitoring what happens to the money, not just set up there and pass it out. I rarely see them turn down requests for money. I guess they think Rutherford County has an open checkbook. As long as they have citizens that won't make a stand, I guess they do have an open checkbook. Ever want to see waste in action, watch the public safety meeting. The ambulance service comes up with some of the most absurd requests (i.e. a John Deere gator to ride around in at public functions and a full time public education person that does NOTHING!!!) Of course the commission says "OK, have as much money as you want". I understand the prices of things are going up and there will need to be increases periodically, but cut out wasteful spending before raising taxes. I hope commissioners know they there jobs are NOT always secure. I urge the citizens to step up to the plate. Don't set back and grumble under your breath, TAKE A STAND!!!!
I commend Mike Sparks for voicing concern about the school budget. I know most people have forgotten, but school is for academics and not entirely about sports. I watch the Rutherford Co. School Board meetings as well as other meetings on Channel 19 and I am disgusted what waste we have in Rutherford County. Ernest Burgess remarked that they just give the money to the school board and they do what they want with it. What? The mayor and commissioners are responsible for monitoring what happens to the money, not just set up there and pass it out. I rarely see them turn down requests for money. I guess they think Rutherford County has an open checkbook. As long as they have citizens that won't make a stand, I guess they do have an open checkbook. Ever want to see waste in action, watch the public safety meeting. The ambulance service comes up with some of the most absurd requests (i.e. a John Deere gator to ride around in at public functions and a full time public education person that does NOTHING!!!) Of course the commission says "OK, have as much money as you want". I understand the prices of things are going up and there will need to be increases periodically, but cut out wasteful spending before raising taxes. I hope commissioners know they there jobs are NOT always secure. I urge the citizens to step up to the plate. Don't set back and grumble under your breath, TAKE A STAND!!!!
By: SocEtTuem on 6/26/09
Remember this when these mopes run for reelection - and send them a loud and clear message.
Remember this when these mopes run for reelection - and send them a loud and clear message.
By: SickofGov on 6/26/09
Everyone voting for this increase needs to be voted out. People are struggling in this economy and our county wants more money to spend. It's time we all stand up and said we've had enough or else the day will come when the government will take your entire pay check and decide what the working man needs while they pass it out to those too lazy to work. I commend the commissioners against this measure. The rest of you absolutely disgust me.
Everyone voting for this increase needs to be voted out. People are struggling in this economy and our county wants more money to spend. It's time we all stand up and said we've had enough or else the day will come when the government will take your entire pay check and decide what the working man needs while they pass it out to those too lazy to work. I commend the commissioners against this measure. The rest of you absolutely disgust me.
By: tnlonestar on 6/26/09
Higher taxes on homeowners & The homes aren't No where worth what they were worth 2 years ago.....
Shouldn't the taxes be worth what the homes are worth today? If so Rutherford County owes alot of refunds huh?
When will everyone see that Murfreesboro is all about the Money,Greed, & crooks running there county??????
Higher taxes on homeowners & The homes aren't No where worth what they were worth 2 years ago.....
Shouldn't the taxes be worth what the homes are worth today? If so Rutherford County owes alot of refunds huh?
When will everyone see that Murfreesboro is all about the Money,Greed, & crooks running there county??????
By: GrumpaEd on 6/26/09
I don't often agree with Commissioner Mike Sparks, however, his comments on the school board's attitude toward funding is right on. The School Board has no responsibility to the taxpayers of the county. Their responsibility is to themselves and the teacher's union. The county commission is suppose to watchdog those monies.
Oh, btw, I also listened to Commissioner Anthony Johnson go through another crying spell today as to how hard a job as a commissioner is. Tony, if the kitchen is too hot, get out - no one is forcing you to run for re-election.
I don't often agree with Commissioner Mike Sparks, however, his comments on the school board's attitude toward funding is right on. The School Board has no responsibility to the taxpayers of the county. Their responsibility is to themselves and the teacher's union. The county commission is suppose to watchdog those monies.
Oh, btw, I also listened to Commissioner Anthony Johnson go through another crying spell today as to how hard a job as a commissioner is. Tony, if the kitchen is too hot, get out - no one is forcing you to run for re-election.
By: fatnana on 6/26/09
I agree with Socetuem and BoroBorn. It is pathetic.
I agree with Socetuem and BoroBorn. It is pathetic.
By: borobigdog on 6/26/09
Are we not in a recession? I watched the Commission meeting and it was interesting to see Commissioner Mike Sparks criticize the Commissioners for spending over $1 million for Tennis Courts. I see common sense doesn't exist at the County level. I say vote the Bums Out next election!
Are we not in a recession? I watched the Commission meeting and it was interesting to see Commissioner Mike Sparks criticize the Commissioners for spending over $1 million for Tennis Courts. I see common sense doesn't exist at the County level. I say vote the Bums Out next election!
By: UnionLady1055 on 6/26/09
I vote everyone wait till the last minute to pay their taxes. Feb 28th is looking REAL good to me.
I vote everyone wait till the last minute to pay their taxes. Feb 28th is looking REAL good to me.
By: glhoover on 6/26/09
It's a shame that so many people think that the schools will be better if we just throw money. I'm cutting back on my spending and the county government needs to do the same.
It's a shame that so many people think that the schools will be better if we just throw money. I'm cutting back on my spending and the county government needs to do the same.
By: Macgyver on 6/26/09
I must say, I'm speechless. I mean wow, what are these clowns thinking?
I must say, I'm speechless. I mean wow, what are these clowns thinking?
By: SickofGov on 6/26/09
They have forgotten that they are employeed by the taxpayer. They work for us not the other way around. I say next election vote them out and let them join the ranks of the unemployeed.
They have forgotten that they are employeed by the taxpayer. They work for us not the other way around. I say next election vote them out and let them join the ranks of the unemployeed.
By: abide on 6/27/09
They must have mory money for edeucation,higher saleries,more administration,bigger,fancier,buildings and sports complexes always make the children smarter. This is the most wasteful part of the budget but we MUST do this for the childern and now they dont get the edeucation they did years ago when much less money was wasted, this trend has to stop or we will no longer be able to afford this edeucation system.
They must have mory money for edeucation,higher saleries,more administration,bigger,fancier,buildings and sports complexes always make the children smarter. This is the most wasteful part of the budget but we MUST do this for the childern and now they dont get the edeucation they did years ago when much less money was wasted, this trend has to stop or we will no longer be able to afford this edeucation system.
By: lightchick on 6/27/09
I have cut back my household budget and am trying to wiser about how I spend my money. I expect no less from our county and city leaders. This decision defies logic.
I have cut back my household budget and am trying to wiser about how I spend my money. I expect no less from our county and city leaders. This decision defies logic.
By: SickofGov on 6/27/09
There's people in the county that are doing without medicine, meals, home repairs, etc., because they have been out of work or are stretching their paychecks as far as they can go. Yet most of you commissioners want tennis courts, etc. Are any of you that voted for this man enough to get on this forum and justify why you increased taxes - why you think we need tennis courts during this economy? I just can't wait for you to knock on my door or dail my number asking for my vote come election time. People vote these clowns out!
There's people in the county that are doing without medicine, meals, home repairs, etc., because they have been out of work or are stretching their paychecks as far as they can go. Yet most of you commissioners want tennis courts, etc. Are any of you that voted for this man enough to get on this forum and justify why you increased taxes - why you think we need tennis courts during this economy? I just can't wait for you to knock on my door or dail my number asking for my vote come election time. People vote these clowns out!
By: barrettbear on 6/28/09
Dear SickofGov, I am also on a budget, if there is a way to donate in a legitimate way, I would certainly donate to a cause to help someone in need out.
Dear SickofGov, I am also on a budget, if there is a way to donate in a legitimate way, I would certainly donate to a cause to help someone in need out.
By: momof3 on 6/29/09
I, for one, am tired of all the money our so-called representatives think they need, being taken from property tax increases. There are thousands of people who live in the ever increasing number of apartment units who also use our roads, schools, etc. that are getting a free ride and not paying anything! When is everybody going to wake up and come up with a different way to get the needed money that is paid by all and not just those lucky/unlucky enough to own property?!?!?!?!
I, for one, am tired of all the money our so-called representatives think they need, being taken from property tax increases. There are thousands of people who live in the ever increasing number of apartment units who also use our roads, schools, etc. that are getting a free ride and not paying anything! When is everybody going to wake up and come up with a different way to get the needed money that is paid by all and not just those lucky/unlucky enough to own property?!?!?!?!
By: spanky on 6/29/09
SickofGov you are 100% correct. We need to vote this bunch of crooks out of office. Also get rid of the teachers union. What we need is a voucher system for the kids. Better schools and teachers that way. The bad schools ( county ) will go out of business real fast.
SickofGov you are 100% correct. We need to vote this bunch of crooks out of office. Also get rid of the teachers union. What we need is a voucher system for the kids. Better schools and teachers that way. The bad schools ( county ) will go out of business real fast.
By: barrettbear on 6/29/09
Some people living in apartments probably do not meet the qualifications to buy a house. So at least we do not have to worry about more bad mortgage loans on the bank books. Mrs. momof3, they are families that are having a hard time making ends meet just as well living in those apartments.
Some people living in apartments probably do not meet the qualifications to buy a house. So at least we do not have to worry about more bad mortgage loans on the bank books. Mrs. momof3, they are families that are having a hard time making ends meet just as well living in those apartments.
By: GrumpaEd on 6/30/09
mom, landlord's property taxes are shared by rentors via rent increases. Rentors also pay all other taxes ie: sales tax, wheel tax, use tax.
mom, landlord's property taxes are shared by rentors via rent increases. Rentors also pay all other taxes ie: sales tax, wheel tax, use tax.
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