K-12 Tax & Spending Climate: A Triple Play on Local Taxpayers

Wisconsin State Journal Editorial:

This is the second time local officials in Madison have jumped at the chance to extend existing contracts for their workers. They previously did so just before the Act 10 restrictions on unions went into effect.

In both cases, elected officials will tout "savings" resulting from the contract extensions. But what's really happening is local officials are locking into place for a longer period of time more favorable deals for public workers. Local officials will have fewer options for protecting taxpayers and basic public services if their budgets grow markedly worse.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at September 28, 2012 1:29 AM
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