Letters

Fair taxation needed

Published on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:24pm

Fair taxation needed

Editor:

The City Commission should not entertain the idea of changing the residency rule for the city manager position. One important issue left out of this discussion thus far is taxes. My understanding is that people who live in the city pay far more in taxes than those who live in the county, despite the fact that county residents benefit from city infrastructure. 

City manager candidates should not call the shots

Published on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 2:46pm

Editor:

The fact that “strong candidate” for city manager Timothy Miller is insisting on living on property out of town tells me two things:  1) He doesn’t really need or want the job, and 2) He is already sensing weakness on the part of the City Commission and is testing it.

After all the problems with the former city manager, it makes absolutely no sense to allow a candidate to “call the shots” before they have even gotten the position!

Watching out for the birds

Published on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 2:45pm

Editor,

There is an issue that happens so often, and no one ever writes about it. So I decided that I will. I have spoken to family and friends about this matter, and people are concerned, but not really willing to do anything about it.

First, let me give you a scenario. Imagine you or a loved one were injured, on an extremely busy highway, and unable to dodge oncoming traffic.

Teacher heroes

Published on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 2:43pm

Editor:

Gov. Bullock has asked the public to recognize the selfless acts of our retired teachers on Retired Teacher’s Day, April 10. These teacher heroes inspired us and continue to make a difference in the life of the city. A thank-you to them, and the active teachers in our lives will help our community continue to heal.

Nancy Adkins
Livingston

Why the city manager should live in town

Published on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 2:53pm

Editor:

It sounds like the Livingston City Commission has a dilemma. One of the leading candidates for the vacant city manager position is intent on building and living in a home far from town. Currently an ordinance states that the city manager must live in the city. Should they change that ordinance to accommodate the building plans of this candidate?

Dog/cyclist encounter shows the country will be fine

Published on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 3:14pm

Editor:

To the jaded and the cynical, who know for sure the country is going to the dogs fast and there is little hope for us, I say “phooey.” Yesterday I was walking a dog, a big yellow Lab, on Main and Clark when I heard a little call, “Behind you, sir.” I stepped aside to let the cyclist pass, who turned out to be a beautiful little blond girl of about 7. Suddenly she stopped and asked, “Is your dog nice?” Yes. “What’s his name?” Tucker. “Can I pet him? Sure. 

County trash discourse comes as no surprise

Published on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 3:13pm

Editor:

The recent discourse surrounding the county’s trash comes as no surprise.

As a 2012 candidate for county commissioner, I opposed the county entering into a contract with the city because I knew it was a short-sighted decision that would end up costing county residents more in the long run and result in a reduction of services to outlying areas. I went on the record with my position, which is starting to come full circle.

Deconstructing Trump

Published on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 2:59pm

Editor:

Obviously, I hope everyone reads this letter, but it’s directed toward potential Donald Trump supporters, and those who hope for his nomination, feeling that he will be easily beaten in the general election.

Donald Trump has dominated the media with a narcissistic bombast that would only be acceptable from a celebrity already known, and appreciated, for those qualities. An unknown politician saying the same things would have been laughed at, exactly once, and then dismissed.

Please, don’t abandon Annual Spring Cleanup

Published on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 2:38pm

Editor:

The Annual Spring Cleanup by the city has been going on for several decades in Livingston. I have lived here since the ’70s and been a home owner since the early ’80s. The spring cleanup helps everyone get rid of all kinds of eyesores out of their yard. It is one of the best public relations events for the city. 

Commentary on trash situation

Published on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 2:36pm

Editor:

We wondered how long it would take the City of Livingston to hold the entire county residents hostage with their control over the county’s trash. The changes were subtle at first, but ...