Giving it away

Giving what away? YOUR MONEY

They are giving your money away at all levels of government.

1. Times are tough, we’re all having to tighten our belts and make do with less. Well, unless you happen to be a member of the Texas House. On Thursday, in the House’s FIRST action of the Session, they boosted their own budgets. Under the new rules, legislators will get an extra $1,000 per month to run their offices. At the same time they raised the amount they can carry forward from $15,000 to $25,000. Only 11 state representatives voted against the increase, and your state representaive Bryan Hughes was not among the list voting NO.
2. Park Director for your new county park that was not going to cost the taxpayers a penny - How much will the director be paid.“Up to $30,000,” Mr. Reynolds said. Also, you can add an additional $12,000 a year for retirement, insurance and other benefits for a grand total of $42,000. Don't forget the holidays off with pay and the paid vacation have a price tag as well. The county can't afford money for your public safety, but they can sure agree to hire a park director. Did anyone ever ask what the job duties of a park director will be? If so it was not reported at this link: http://www.thepittsburggazette.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=6759&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2126&hn=thepittsburggazette&he=.com
3. The PISD gets in on the give away of your tax dollars as well - it will build a dual batting cage at the county park. Look for the PISD to have a line item in their budget next year for maintenance and upkeep of the county park.

Times are tough unless you have taxpayer funds to spend.