Now that we have a new budget, it so so very important that you make your thoughts know about the issues. There were only one or two citizens that showed up for the budget workshops. This is probably due to the fact that these meetings are total agony to sit though and many of them are held during the day. But nevertheless, you need to stick up for the local programs that are important, like Local TV, Litter Clean Up, Security, Roads and more jobs. Please email the council with your thoughts and ideas and let them know that you are watching and that you care.

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