It's encouraging to read that the town is seeking methods other than raising property taxes to cover spending overruns. Previous town discussions regarding this year's deficit were restricted to raising property taxes.
In addition to decreasing spending, what about generating revenue from traffic tickets, noise violations and pay parking?
Revenue from traffic tickets and noise ordinance violations wouldn't require any additional spending to implement. Town police could simply focus more on enforcement. Not only would that increase revenue into town coffers, but it would also create a safer, less noisy town.
Pay parking would require an initial investment, but like revenue from traffic and noise violations, it's also a "win-win". Not only would the town be safer and less noisy, but also revenue from pay parking could be used to create a "rainy day" fund.
What this town needs is more "thinking outside the box".
attribution: LPHR Group and flickr
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