Experts, or no experts? Which is it?

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Dear Community Members:

Some of you supported the Olivia (high-density) project and said we should believe the experts on the parking overflow issue as gospel truth. But now, as we review our new city fee schedule, you don’t believe the experts because it’s inconvenient for the non-profit group you support.

As a taxpayer, I’m not interested in subsidizing the CBCA events. There’s a thing called inflation, and the city’s fee schedule needs to be adjusted so that they recover their costs. It’s pretty simple. I don’t think the clamor the CBCA is making is about the money, it’s about politics and power.

For those of you who own properties in Clayton, and want to pay more in property taxes, I say go ahead and float the idea out there for a parcel tax to your fellow neighbors. Let’s see what their reaction is.

If their reaction is positive, head down to City Hall pick up the paperwork start collecting signatures, and place it on the next ballot. Let’s see what happens.

Here’s another idea . . . why don’t you donate directly to the non-profit of your choice and help them out during these inflationary times and leave the hard-working citizens of Clayton out of it?

For those of you who want everything for free; free driveway permit fees, free inspection fees, free business license fees, free facility rental fees, free street closures, and more - you’re looking at this whole issue with blinders on.

Cheers,

Concerned Clayton Resident

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