From: Jimmy Thompson

Sent: Wed Aug 02 09:40:32 2017

To: 'Elizabeth Klein'; Leota Childress

Cc: Dan Huff; Gerald Fisher

Subject: Transportation maintenance

Importance: Normal

Liz and Leota,
Just a heads up, we will likely see a recommendation for a fee for transportation maintenance in the very near future, perhaps parks as well.

Generally speaking, I would be opposed to implementing a fee without the support of the voters. In my opinion, if voters dont want their roads maintained, we dont maintain them. I think government in general has done a good job of covering up the lack of transportation maintenance funding, and that has led to skepticism on the part of constituents as to the actual need for more money. I would much prefer educating the public on the need in most cases, and letting them decide.

However, in this case, we (the city) sent a letter to a constituent telling her that she would see improvements made to the area by her home. That letter has Dan's signature on it. Before departing, Jennifer Cline advised we could complete the project, which precipitated the letter. We have yet to do anything there, and do not have the money to do so.

I think restoring the trust citizens have in their government, even if it is just this one person, is extremely important. In this case, I will personally support a small fee for transportation maintenance to be added to utility bills. I believe we will have a recommendation coming soon.

Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Best Regards,
Jimmy