No, I grew up in a town where the yearly budget was around $ 11,000 and is now only about $60,000 US. I understand budgeting as well as the next person. But I also understand that budgets are relative to the city itself. Considering size, population, etc. $70,000 is probably right on the city of San Pedro. But San Pedro doesn't have over 1 million people- do you understand the relativity here? Do the math. Besides, changing a law that is likely to increase revenue and solve a major problem; which by the way is costing the city money, is rarely a bad idea for a small city.

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