But I want to post one now. SCC pimp-slaps Sen. Mark Norris (R-Suburbia) for his attempts to loot the state treasury on behalf of those poor, down-trodden salts of the earth known as the Tennessee Roadbuilders Association.
In an area where I actually (Madre Mia!) AGREE with Governor Bredesen, he re-appropriated $44 Million out of the state road-building fund to put it in areas where it might actually be needed. Norris, feeling for the plight of the roadbuilders, who may not know now where their next Lexus SUV may be coming from, pledged to right this wrong.
SCC skewers the Senator accordingly:
While Senator Norris is widely known for his thin skin and the perceived personal offenses and personal attacks that result from it, it’s discouraging to see someone who knows better engaging in such obvious political cleverness, acting as if he truly believes that the public is enraged because roadbuilding interests have seen $44 million taken out of TDOT’s budget of $1.7 billion.
It’s reminiscent of his days as a Shelby County commissioner when he, with great fanfare and a dependable façade of gravity, voted against every property tax increase and every new revenue source such as adequate facilities taxes and impact fees. The fact that this was done in spite of the fact that it was his own district, the unincorporated area and towns of Shelby County, which was largely responsible for the fiscal crisis created by sprawl and schools.
As always, go read the rest of it!
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More roads! Less opportunity for early childhood education and healthcare!
Steve: Those of us at Smart City Memphis appreciate the the mention. As always. Sometimes we need to have a drink and compare notes. When you get some time, let us know at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com. Keep the faith. SCM
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