I want my money’s worth
City/County Government money watch:
Wise moves:
County gives up on moving Brandon’s historical Galvin-Jaudon House: No one said anything about this house until the First Baptist Church, who owns the land, planned to raze the house to provide parking. All of a sudden, the Brandon Historical Association was formed. Already too much time & money has been spent on this thing. To the Brandon Historical Association: Start working on your next project NOW – don’t wait until years after it’s rightful owner announces plans to demolish it.
Commissioners approve Hart audit: The bus system is a mess. Questionable (corrupt?) management just adds to the nuisance that is known as HARTline. According to the census bureau, less than 2% of Hillsborough County residents use the public transportation to get to work (thanks to DebWire for that link). The Trib ran a story referring to a study that seniors rely less on public transportation here than in Davenport, Iowa. The bus routes are ill-timed and inconvenient. As one senior says “I’d have to start walking today to catch the bus the day after tomorrow.”
Undecided:
Rate increases not yet showing an increase in revenues. This one will have to wait for further information. The city had to do something; it was losing money on the operations of the parking garages. I think it will prove to be the right move, but we’ll see.
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