There was a letter on the Editorial Page of The Tribune Wednesday 12/7/05. We wish to thank Mr. Joe Tanksley for allowing Freedom of Speech to post his comments on our forum. Some people do not have a subscription to The Tribune and he makes some very valid points.
"New Albany resident not happy at midterm"
"We are approaching January 2006 which marks the midway point for the current administration. This is my opinion. Coming into the office the Mayor knew about drainage, sewers, sanitation and other problems facing our city. It seems his priority was the Scribner Place which due to contamination of the land is costing the city thousands of extra dollars a day. Then there is Budd Road Park which I hear they want a bond issue for.
As we approach Christmas we now will have a drainage fee, possible sewer rate increase and sanitation workers will lose their jobs. Along with continued shortfalls in the budget such as continued cell phone abuse and take-home cars, which the Mayor has a nice one. Mr. Mayor please tell me where the priorties are. I only have a high school education, but even I know if you don't have it, you don't have it. I welcome your comments"
Joe Tanksley
New Albany
We do not know if Mayor Garner has answered Mr. Tanksley's questions. But his questions are shared by many citizens of New Albany. We hope the Mayor does respond to Mr. Tanksley and the rest of us.
