I wanted to come in and 'stir the pot' a little. I think that is what I have done, and I think it has been good for Starkville.
We are beginning to wrap up the Main Street improvements, putting in the new retaining wall on Jackson Street. We are buying a 90-foot fire truck. There are many little things, too.
We will probably need a bond issue do deal with our roads. It is a issue that we will have to deal with. In fact, money and taxing issues will be our biggest concerns over the next few years. Right now, tax revenues are higher than expected for the year. That is a pleasant surprise.
We have a tremendous amount to do. We have done some positive things, but we still have real work in front of us.
