Politics aside, all parties must cooperate to aggressively induce tax reduction. Not only is it a regional issue but a municipal issue as well. This is where centrism and bipartisan support must be of paramount concern. Both sides could win back their constituencies in a heartbeat if tax reduction in municipal budgets were a headliner in the local press. The local masses need tax relief and not more talk.
Small business works.
Small business must practice efficiency in order to win and thrive. Even if jobs don't return to WNY soon, tax reduction and regional cooperation are imperative measures we can no longer afford to ignore. Local leaders must challenge their municipal unions to aggressively negotiate more equitable salaries, reduce overtime and eliminate their current vacation and sick pay packages. Municipal unions are crippling our local landscape. At the current rate, we'll never see taxes decrease, our local economy will continue to die and municipal workers will be the only ones left.