When we as taxpayers get in a bind, we cut back on all spending that is not absolutely necessary, but not the state. They proceed as if the need to cut back doesn’t exist.

I’m making reference to fixing the offramp to Bodfish going south on Hwy. 178. Why couldn’t it be delayed? In my opinion it was fixing something that wasn’t broke.

Also why spend the money widening Lake Isabella Blvd.? I do not think there was a safety hazard, so why not delay the expense? Both of the above could have been delayed and funds used where there was a real need. It is once again, an example of our elected officials not paying attention to expenditures as long as it doesn’t affect their pocketbook. Don’t you think it is about time a serious look was taken at all the projects that are not a safety hazard and delay them until there are funds.

If the only solution to solve the financial crisis is to raise taxes, then we are really in serious trouble. How about cutting the overhead of these elected representatives, like reducing the overhead of their office staff and unlimited use of a car. If they didn’t have so much “help” they might be able to put in a full week of work in solving problems.

We as taxpayers are going to exercise our votes in getting good serious representatives. If we don’t, we will be subject to more tax increases in the near future.

Gene Yearwood

Lake Isabella