Mesa makes cuts

Well, folks, I am sure some are unhappy to hear that the city is going to make some parks and rec cuts. This is bound to happen when you barely have enough money to keep people employed and the lights on. I am torn when I hear about cuts to after school programs and the like.

On one hand, we don't have the money so something has to go. It makes some sense that the more "luxury" items should some of the first to go. However, these are also often the quality of life items that make the city a good place to live.

On the other hand, sometimes it feels like the city makes certain cuts because they know it hurts people, as if its going to guilt them to finally voting for a property tax. Does saving $39,000 from open nights at the gym really help fix Mesa's financial problems? Do we nickel and dime away the good stuff to accentuate the problem while still paying for random city security guards and whatnot?