Dear Bob,
I think that your proposal to fund a reassessment and build a fund balance in the budget deserves serious consideration. However, I'm not sure that we can afford to wait for a referendum. As I recall, the budget problem surfaced last summer and we were forced to borrow and raise taxes. I think that the town councilpersons and supervisor should immediately determine our financial status and take action to avoid a debacle like last year. A good place to start cutting is the Copake Police Dept. This is a duplication of services that we cannot justify maintaining in light of the current economic environment.
This recommendation is not made lightly nor should it be perceived as a negative evaluation of the Department. We simply cannot afford it. I have observed the State Police, the Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and the Sheriff's Dept.on patrol in the area and on the lake. The coverage is excellent. I feel confident that they can provide good coverage if the Police Dept. is disbanded.
Sincerely,
David Craw
A Copake voter
I think that your proposal to fund a reassessment and build a fund balance in the budget deserves serious consideration. However, I'm not sure that we can afford to wait for a referendum. As I recall, the budget problem surfaced last summer and we were forced to borrow and raise taxes. I think that the town councilpersons and supervisor should immediately determine our financial status and take action to avoid a debacle like last year. A good place to start cutting is the Copake Police Dept. This is a duplication of services that we cannot justify maintaining in light of the current economic environment.
This recommendation is not made lightly nor should it be perceived as a negative evaluation of the Department. We simply cannot afford it. I have observed the State Police, the Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and the Sheriff's Dept.on patrol in the area and on the lake. The coverage is excellent. I feel confident that they can provide good coverage if the Police Dept. is disbanded.
Sincerely,
David Craw
A Copake voter
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