Opinion

First Things First in Upcoming Election

“Fiddler on the Roof” is a perennially popular musical that opened on Broadway in 1964. The first musical in U.S. history to surpass 3,000 performances, it won nine Tony awards and went on to hit performances in London and elsewhere. A successful movie version followed in 1971, and the show has enjoyed enduring popularity.

EDITOR: I read with great interest and irony the fabulous column

Let’s see if this makes sense. The city’s recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year adds nearly $2 million in services and two full-time positions, and the city has given raises to nearly all employees the past several years. Now they will be looking to reduce employee costs as negotiations with all three labor unions will begin soon.

Providing for public safety, maintaining infrastructure and conducting elections – these make up the 'holy trinity' of any local government's duties.

EDITOR: I recently saw a video on Oprah Winfrey.com where she