Understanding "the bonding process"
The MRJ tries to explain the bonding process (by MRJ staff):
the process of approving and allocating money is somewhat murky. A reform movement is gathering steam, but it remains to be seen whether politicians will agree to curb their power over what some have called "the barrel the pork's put in...."
But the inner workings of the process are closed to the public - and even to the legislature. No one knows what project is coming next, or how their request stacks up against the others.
I'm not sure "who" represents the "reform movement" to which the MRJ refers. Perhaps it's the FCTO? The FCTOs Susan Kniep recently called for an audit of state "slush funds."
Tim White
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The issue is the inability and lack of discipline to reduce and eliminate unneeded spending. In the effort to make the politician "feel good" by rewarding their folks with "goodies" allows the system to overspend. A somewhat similar mindset is on the local level. Town Councils and Managers ask for things they know will gain them favor in the eyes of the electorate. Many times these "goodies" should not even be considered. We should fix what is broken, repair infrastructure first and get "goodies" when all other is taken care of.
We should fix what is broken, repair infrastructure first and get "goodies" when all other is taken care of.
Leadership is difficult if you're in "a state of paralysis."
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