Happy New Year!

Here's hoping everyone has a happy 2009! Economists are painting a glim picture of the future in our country. A friend of mine who also happens to be a financial advisor informed me that economists predict 28% of all retail businesses will face bankruptsy next year. That is an alarming figure, and one that certainly would prove disastrous in a small community such as ours. This means your Governing Body should look even harder at expenditures to make sure your tax dollars are spent only on vital and necessary services. Any moneys that can be transferred to next years capital improvement funds could save on the taxpayers next year. Your continued input is vital. Contact me with your thoughts and ideas and as always, you are welcome to attend my monthly meetings to stay informed of the issues and provide me with feedback.