Local gas tax totally irresponsible idea

I find it absolutely irresponsible that we raised our local gas taxes in a time of recession or some call it a slowing economy, in any case not good.

And didn't we just raise our water and sewer rates? Why is it that government bodies can't do what we have to do -- stay within our budgets?

We cannot force our employers to raise our income just because we spend too much, just as village officials should not force taxpayers to raise the village income just because they cannot balance a budget.

The village gave the Village Fresh Market $250,000. We bought the Tamarac Crossing for what, $2.5 million? I'm sure there is plenty I don't know, but it seems to show the village should not have bought the Tamarac property and could not afford to give the $250,000 and other miscellaneous donations or incentives.

This is probably the worst display of leadership yet, which includes the board majority. When does it stop? Where will our taxes be 10 or 20 years from now?

With this gas tax, I would expect a freeze on all additional spending within the village until village officials can govern with the funds they have.

And one more question. Should "home rule" be reviewed ?

Richard Grass

Carpentersville