Let’s make a deal February 18, 2009 Today’s Trib story about Mark Winson had a headline which claimed that the City’s former top administrator mad a deal that “cost the city… Continue Reading
Doty misses the point September 15, 2008 In his recent column Ralph Doty makes some interesting and valuable comments about the Duluth Area’s property taxes. I have good reason for irritation… Continue Reading
City levy cap August 21, 2008 During my eight years on the School Board I was convinced that there was so much overlap between the three local governments – City,… Continue Reading
Red ink for schools but not for city August 13, 2008 Let Duluth Vote has characterized supporters of the Red Plan as having drunk the koolaid. I don’t think there is a better example of… Continue Reading
Punishing politicians who will not tax July 22, 2008 The good news, as the News Tribune puts it, is that Duluth’s finances and tax capacity are in good enough shape to guarantee an… Continue Reading
Speaking of being brave June 11, 2008 Our Mayor Don Ness is showing some welcome backbone. Faced with a huge deficit he’s proposed serious and controversial cuts. Soon the School Board… Continue Reading