We are a city government that is primarily funded by taxpayer dollars and must be clear that we are not a fortune 500 company. Therefore, if our community struggles, then we too should struggle. Budgets need to be based on goals and available revenues, with focus on essential services first. Nonessentials will be re-evaluated to look for possible ways to provide relief to taxpayers.
My Budget Stabilization plan will establish short and long term objectives in an effective and efficient manner. Briefly, the plan will be composed of:
- Immediate outlook
- Five year outlook
- Ten year outlook
Lamarand will look to cut city expenses, starting in the Mayor’s office
Start at the top…
- Lamarand will not take a city vehicle.
- Lamarand will not take a mileage reimbursement. (Priebe takes $500 a month)
- Lamarand will eliminate overpaid, under qualified, and unnecessary administrative appointees ($500,000).
- Lamarand will hire qualified professionals.
- Lamarand will re-assess the necessity of city-assigned vehicles
Current mayor proves to be out of touch with the needs of our community
Enhancements at municipal facilities tell the story of Priebe’s capital improvement plan.
Priebe’s personal agenda takes precedence over necessity.
Lamarand will put spending in the proper perspective by determining:
- positive impact on the maximum number of citizens
- Necessity v. want
- Tax purpose v. tax relief
City Tax Dollars
The chart demonstrates the average tax dollars paid per person for Taylor and its neighboring communities.
Do you feel you’re getting the right bang for your buck?
Data compiled from Michigan Treasury Local Audit 2008 and US Census 2008.
