Wednesday, April 28, 2010

It's time to Vote for the Tarrant Water Board

A couple good letters to the editor in this morning's Fort Worth Star-Telegram in support of a couple good candidates to become members of the Tarrant Regional Water District....

Tarrant water board

Does rich get in the way of lowering property taxes when the water board says it has more money than it needs? Are water district property taxes so high because of the rich history of public service enjoyed by respected water board folks mentioned in the Thursday editorial?

Are unused gas bonuses diverted to entertainment and dining? Or should that money be used to investigate desalination of the Red River if the water district loses its drinking water lawsuit?

Adrian Murray and John Basham are not afraid to ask questions. They read schedules and understand them. Tell them to plan for drinking water and flood control instead of raising fees for water delivered to your town. Voters in Fort Worth, Azle, Edgecliff Village, Westworth Village, Westover Hills and River Oaks, elect Murray and Basham to the Tarrant Regional Water Board. Find out about unexplained uses of too much tax money.

-- Beverly Branham, Fort Worth

My question is, why does the Star-Telegram Editorial Board continue to support only current Tarrant Regional Water District board members?

The Washington earmarks will not materialize, nor should they. Why should all Americans be asked to pay for commercial development in Fort Worth?

Tarrant County property owners should fear the current board's eminent domain proposal for a commercial development.

It is time for the Star-Telegram to dispense with the good ol' boy system. Support the voters for a change.

-- Jihada Gilcrease, Fort Worth

1 comment:

B. Smith said...

Let's take our government 9and future) back by voting these men into these important positions because almost a billion dollars are being tied around our necks and our children's future. People's votes count more than ever due to the rule that the two top vote getters win--no majority/plurality needed. Your one vote could be the difference between responsible government and Boondoggle of the centuries (plus Tarrant county retaining its position as the eminent domain abuse capital in the nation).