Sunday, February 1, 2009

Local Pork

I expected better out of my county government. Ozaukee County has been, at least for Wisconsin, a beacon of fiscal restraint. Looks like some have been seduced by the dark side. I don't have too much problem with the highway projects, but the bicycle bridge (I'll be called a heretic for this), community building, library and park projects are just pork, plain and simple and will do nothing to stimulate the economy.

Washington County doesn't look to be faring any better.

• Washington County put forward a list totaling $10.3 million for various road projects.
• The Village of Jackson is seeking $10.3 million, $8 million of which would go toward building a new public safety facility house the police and fire departments.
• The Village of Richfield is asking for $3.81 million, including $1.5 million that would pay for remodeling the village hall.
• The Village of Kewaskum is seeking nearly $4.4 million.


I suppose it could be worse. Two words...Light....Rail.

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