If the tax cap passes, I am wondering which position would be eliminated first, the mayor or city administrator? Perhaps a downsizing in personnel at city hall will be a place to start. We don’t need assistants to assistants, etc.

And how about downsizing the use of public vehicles? I witnessed a big firetruck, with all the bells and whistles, arriving on a street, leaving the motor running, only to present a homeowner a paper. Such a senseless use. Why not use the chief’s car to do things like that? Even though that is just one example and costs a few pennies, it can amount up to a sizable savings.

Demolishing taxable businesses to put in fountains to look on when entering the city is nice. However, would it be more reasonable to demolish the eyesore, Libby Mill?

I do not believe that the property tax measure, if it goes through, will cause drastic changes for the city. Several years ago, when the tax cap on salaries was in effect, it helped the economy. Nobody got raises. We had to live within our present income and limit a few luxuries.

The bottom line: If the cash is not in your wallet, don’t spend, and do not expect other people to spend theirs.

Ideas of grandeur are comforting but not practical.

Barbara Williamson, Lewiston

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