State Has Surplus! Politicans Get Buckets for Rainy Day!
Indiana State Auditor Tim Berry is reporting a surplus this morinng. Indiana took in more than $1 Billion than it spent. However, after meeting its statutory committments, Indiana actually has about $250 million in the bank. I can just see every elected official in Marion County getting their hands out saying the money should be used for property tax relief.
That is a bad idea. First, there are other counties in Indiana that also have property tax problems. Second, and more importantly, giving elected officials more money is like giving Whitney Houston more crack. All it is going to do is make the problem worse.
The planets are now in alignment for real government reform in Indiana. There’s no need to spoil it by giving politicians something they don’t need, which is more of your money!