Howard Shell Quotations

If we don't do something, we're ignoring a problem. We're going to do this to see if we can help the situation. We want to help solve the problem.

It is attempt to reduce the excessive speeding that occurs in this area. Not only will stop signs be installed, but we will also place reflectors in areas that we feel they can be safety factors.

Any time you do any increase whatever you get will help in a positive way and it keeps you from placing a burden on one party. We will eventually look at other methods of doing cost saving measures as well as revenue sources.

In reviewing our tax structure, our lodging tax had not been addressed in a number of years. The recommendation was made by the Industrial Board to the city council that the tax be brought up to the levels of Montgomery and Mobile. Acting on their recommendation, we are going to adjust the lodging tax to 8 percent. It will be effective after a notice is placed in the paper and the owners of lodging establishment are notified.

Cities incur cost increases in way of services. Our services continue to increase and we have to stay up to date with our revenue sources in order to keep up with these.