The 5 Things I Learned about My City's Budget

I learned that our city income...

1.) Is acquired mostly through wage tax, which is a little disgraceful.
2.) Receives too little money from property tax; a measly 10%.
3.) Needs to increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
4.) Should also increase the Sales Tax.
5.) Should also increase the Business Privilege tax.

I learned hat our city budget...

1.) Needs to Decrease the amount we spend on prisons. Legalizing marijuana might help.
2.) Should Increase the amount we pay for Public Health.
3.) Needs to Decrease the amount we pay for benefits and pensions
4.) Should Increase amount for Judicial Systems
5.) Should Decrease a small amount from human services. SMALL!