During a recent County Board meeting Sonya Fischer announced she has only supported sustainable budgets during her time as a Commissioner. The claim is not true. In spite of record revenue Fischer knowingly approved unsustainable budgets in 2017 and 2018, leaving the taxpayers millions upside down. Managing a $1 billion budget is the most important […]
In spite of record revenue, Clackamas County Commissioner Sonya Fischer knowingly approved unsustainable budgets in 2017 and 2018, leaving the taxpayers at least $12 million upside down. Managing a &1 billion budget is the most important aspect of the job, and she failed miserably. She’s on the May ballot, and is facing accountability from frustrated […]
As 2022 approaches, State transportation planners are working feverishly to implement a plan for charging drivers to use existing highways. The rates will automatically increase at times when congestion increases. Many drivers will be diverted onto neighborhood streets. Their plan is to receive permanent approval to toll any Federal Highway in Oregon. The millions collected […]
To me, true fiscal conservatism means spending taxpayer dollars the same way in which you manage your household budget. Think about it this way—most people get paid on a regular basis and have to prioritize bills. Rent, utilities, and insurance usually come first, along with debt service like car and student loans and credit card […]
After retiring from the military, I set about starting the next phase of my life as a civilian, and I settled into the home that I built north of Sandy. I was happy to enjoy the slower pace of life in my peaceful rural setting. After a while, I started looking around and noticing that […]