Comments on: Whose Gored Ox Is This?

By: Barbara Arnold

Barbara Arnold — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:28 +0000

Mr. Carson – Believing that elected officials know more about things going on than the people who elected them is referred to as “Potomac Syndrome” in political circles. Potomac Syndrome is not a good thing. I saw it in Keller several times over the past 10 years, and the syndrome is alive and well.

Here in Keller, perhaps we need to refer to it as “Developer Brain,” because it seems that our city government doesn’t have the ability to stand up to developers who want to overwhelm our infrastructure, overcrowd our schools and ignore protesting residents.

By: Jim B.

Jim B. — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:55:20 +0000

I don’t care who you are, there is something wrong with the idea of city governments lobbying Austin for more taxpayer dollars, against the interest of Joe Sixpack who pays the taxes.

Real local control would mean that less tax revenue flows into Austin, and the cities would have more direct control over tax revenues collected in that city.

But then, the local politicians would have to become more directly accountable to their constituents. Can’t have that, can we?

By: Jan B.

Jan B. — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:43:21 +0000

Between 1980 and 2004, local government spending grew 486% while local government debt grew a whopping 577%! Meanwhile, population plus inflation grew a “meager” 187%. Obviously, this is not sustainable in the long run (or even in the short run for all of the Texans who are being taxed out of the American Dream). City officials should recognize that this skewed ratio poses legitimate concerns and would be well served to respond to them in something other than a vitriolic childish screed.

By: Peggy Venable

Peggy Venable — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:13:40 +0000

It is unusual for a city councilman to publicly disagree with even the outrageous behavior of TML officials. Keller residents are fortunate to have an official willing to represent his constituents and not bigger government. My hat’s off to Jim Carson!

By: Monty

Monty — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:07:59 +0000

I like to watch the discovery channel and science channel and stuff like that. The other day, I saw a futuristic story about a car that drives itself. The Texas Municipal League is the political equivalent of that car.