By: Diane Benjamin Keep in mind the City has stated they have budget deficit for the upcoming year of $6 million. Motor Fuel tax keeps dropping, at least partially because EV drivers don’t pay it. Last night’s Bloomington Council meeting can best be summed up by George Bush: “I’ve abandoned free-market principles to save the […]
By: Diane Benjamin The Committee of the Whole is meeting tonight. The only way government can fix the “housing crisis” is to get out of the way. Quit raising property taxes, quit applying for grants the feds printed money to pay that caused inflation. Live within your means and concentrate on essential services. It will […]
By: Diane Benjamin Read this WGLT story: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2023-09-12/group-looks-to-rally-support-for-a-community-land-trust-in-bloomington-normal-aimed-at-housing-affordability Local housing is a problem that the free market will self-correct. Interference in the process is why housing is unaffordable. One thing is certain: Additional housing can’t be created next month. It takes time and creating a Community Land Trust isn’t going to fix anything quickly. They […]
