Any surplus money would then go to Cheatham County's general fund, Bednar said. The economics of running a city, however, are much more complex. Pleasant View Mayor Shane Ray doesn't question residents' right to vote on the city's existence, but he believes disincorporation would be a mistake in the long run. I ask that people really weigh the options before making a decision. Disincorporation proponents contend the young city's priorities aren't in balance.
Roads are a problem many new cities have. . . .
I think people are not sure where the money is going. A city cannot address all needs at once, said Ray, who noted Pleasant View has paved many roads, and six more are scheduled to be paved soon. City employees' salaries are comparable to cities of similar size across Tennessee, under a salary study city officials requested from MTAS, he said. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.