Sleepy Hollow needs tax increase

The Herald said vote no on the tax increase, and today I got the "vote no" flier signed by Mr. Tennis and Mr. Shields, complaining the tax increase will decrease property values and force seniors out of their homes.

As a senior, I understand both the need for advance planning for future expected life expenses and the costs of current living. When I moved to the village 28 years ago, village rules, infrastructure and low crime rate attracted me to move here to raise my family and eventually retire.

These things must be paid for. Services are not free. No one wants to live in a rundown community with pot holes, unplowed streets and crime.

The tax increase is less than one month's estimated cost of the estimated annual 2 percent of home value necessary to maintain your home and retain its value.

Running out of money forces future village borrowing which will increase future taxes. You "can't kick the can down the road."

Plan ahead for our village's future and vote yes for the tax increase.

Karen Hale

Sleepy Hollow