First, earn their trust

First, earn their trust

EDITOR:

Maybe the reason the Mahoning County sales tax was voted down was because people do not think that the commissioners are always good stewards of county money, and therefore do not want this tax to be permanent. Many people do not think it is fair that certain roads in the county have been repaved over and over again while others go untouched. Wilcox Road in Austintown along with others should be declared a disaster area.

Yes, it would be easier for the commissioners to make long range plans if they knew they could count on this money, but when people don’t think they will be included in the long range plans, they tend to vote no. Taxpayers want to be sure that every dollar is spent wisely. If those who are asking for the money keep beating the same old drum, then I’m afraid the only thing they will get is a headache.

JUDY ALCORN

Austintown