Twas the night before Christmas, City Hall had a Great Frown
Not a Tax Advisor was stirring, Consultants not making a sound
The Accounts were posted, all needing repair
Deficit spending and borrowing. not even a care
The citizens were bamboozled, CFD nightmares in their heads
The City keeps talking Facilities and Services across your new spreads
The Deed is signed and the Escrow is about to close
Underwater and/or Behind? For others I suppose.
When right there on the Web, just what did I read?
Could it be true this rampant Institutional greed?
Away to my Account, my pencil in hand
Im gonna draw me a line in the sand.
The Principal bears interest, like brand new T-Bills
Annual 2% increases and charges Ive enough for my fill
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
Coming elections, maybe someone Honest and Sincere
With a mind so open, lively and quick,
Its time for a change, an energetic new pick
No more of the past and "WHAT WE" have done
Look at the money and the stories they've spun
"Now Sundance ! now, Stetson ! Solera/Fairway and Seneca as well!
On, Barrio! On, Tukwet! Cherry Valley! Old Towne all with stories to tell
With the Top of your Voice let it be heard far and wide
These Special Interests have never been on OUR side!
YOUR OPINION COUNTS AND YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE STARTING AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL.
Whether you agree or not , make your voice heard. Freedoms are active verbs and must be used or else they will be lost...bit by bit..piece by piece. Save whats left of our Constitution for the next generation to enjoy and understand.
Finally, for all regardless of color or creed, in agreement or opposed, near or far.. Give thanks to who you have and for the opportunities and the rights to agree to disagree. May you one and all find the spark in your lives that inspires you speak out and speak up for those less fortunate than us.
Merry Christmas
Rob
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