A few months ago the city lowered the real estate tax rate but raised the valuation of properties. Net result, higher taxes. Now we hear in the Gazette that the city is warning about another Proposition 2 ½ override. I agree that the schools need to be well funded so that our kids get a good education, but after just getting hit with the recent increase, it is becoming increasingly difficult to pay more in taxes. Us senior citizens are on fixed incomes. The city really needs to look inward to see where they can save money and not put the burden on taxpayers. We have to do it all the time. I urge you all to vote ‘no’ on an override.

Mark Frost

Florence