On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 09:24:43 -0800, "Steve" wrote:


"user" wrote in message
In that perspective, it does seem excessive.
I suspect someone sees this as a cash cow for the town (which it may not
be) plus summer/weekend jobs for someone's kids.
I'm still not certain what I'll write or say, but I believe this needs
to be significantly revised before they vote on it.


Fee systems usually come about as a result of some community operating
commitee or board.. It is seldom that these things happen without an
opportunity for community input or objections..

Once they are in place the revenue is budgeted and it is much more difficult
and complicated to eliminate or modify a fee or use tax.

If you want to have a user fee removed, be prepared to offer suggestions on
where else this revenue could come from..

My recommendation is to follow all local proceedings with an eye towards
objecting to any new fees or increases to existing fees..

On any election day, my moto is not "I Voted", rather "I Voted No".. I vote
NO on everything..

The public service, fees and taxes were just fine at the time I retired 8
years ago and I don't need an increase in anything..

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

I agree. What happens is towns figure "boat people have a lot of
money, so lets go get some from them." It sucks.
John C.