Here's the editorial from the November 1st edition of the Parkesburg Post Ledger. Its wonderful seeing David and Tom getting the credit they deserve!
PARKESBURG POST LEDGER
Opinions
November 1, 2007
David Jones Deserves Your Vote
For many years, living in Parkesburg was a financial struggle. And the elderly on fixed incomes suffered most. Year after year, taxes rose and inflation soared. While school taxes from Octorara School District are still an ongoing concern, it appears borough residents will be getting a brief respite from their local taxes. That's certainly good news to Parkesburg taxpayers, who already are paying one of the highest tax millage rates in the county.
The Borough will end 2007 with a surplus of about $356,000, according to Council Vice President David Jones, who also chairs the borough's finance committee. The surplus is a significant change from the beginning of the fiscal year, which the borough began with a $212,000 deficit.
"We feel borough residents need a break from (tax increases) at least for a year," Jones said. "They've been hit pretty hard for a number of years."
Well said.
In Parkesburg, there are roughly 3,400 people, about 8 percent of whom live below the poverty level. The median house value is $180,000, far below the county average. And Parkesburg has more than its share of senior citizens who live on a fixed income. Tax hikes hit them hardest.
Jones deserves much of the credit for reducing the budget deficit. He, along with council members Tom Curtin and Milt Stevenson, have managed to work the numbers in the taxpayers' favor. Fiscal responsibility has eluded past councils.
Although Jones is not actively seeking reelection, we feel voters should show their appreciation by coming out in droves to vote for him, and for Curtin and Stevenson who are also on his ticket. He's done a great job for the borough, and it shows.
It's great to see someone who truly cares about his town.
Be sure to vote on Tuesday.
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