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In May the Federal Government removed a little tax that was tacked on phone bills in 1898 to pay for the Spanish American War. It began as a luxury tax of one cent for each call and grew to three percent of the total phone bill. How often have we heard the additional tax to pay for this bond issue or that program will only be a few dollars each month? I have also never seen the tax be reduced when the need for it has lessened. 

Just months ago we witnessed a grassroots uprising that motivated a very large number of folks to get out and vote and elected the candidate who did not buy the election. Mayor Ahumada didn’t run away from who he was or what he believed, in the campaign and in his first days in office. I was particularly impressed when he personally focused on the “pet issue” by taking some pets for adoption to the flea market. This demonstrated some creativity that doesn’t require a lot of government spending. I don’t share the Mayor’s passion for the issue but certainly respect it.  More »