Citadel Captain on Nostr: I work in a local government. What I see and have opinions on, from both my general ...

I work in a local government. What I see and have opinions on, from both my general political outlook (fiscally conservative, libertarian) and also from my internal role, is sometimes at odds.

My municipality is fiscally responsible. When adjusted for inflation, the city’s budget is down about 10% over 20 years, while demand for our services (fire, ambulance, police, recreation, streets) are all up significantly.

Yet, we live on the dole from the federal government. Waiting for grants for much needed infrastructure that never comes.

I’m more convinced every day that government, at local level, where people directly receive daily services - is a net positive for society.

And federal level government is bloated, spread thin, and politically unable to be fiscally responsible.