Jan Mills Quotations

West Lafayette has been recognized as having the lowest city property tax and recognized for helping the Indiana community grow.

We know we have to contribute about $400,000 of property taxes in 2007 and 2008 into pensions and $475,000 into the pension this year. Pension obligation is first; it's not an option.

If we do not take extra taxes, we will not be able to provide what citizens depend upon us for.

This investigation began with an anonymous, unsubstantiated e-mail complaint, ... We know now that it contains some true and some untrue allegations.

A study was conducted last year to find possible fees that would assist with reaching our goal of making up deficits. The study dealt with comparisons of Big Ten schools,

It's just a way to get out, welcome students back. It's also good for people in the community to get out there and meet the students.

I want to make clear that the chief and I share the strong conviction that our police officers must set an example for the entire community, ... The hypocrisy of ?Do as I say, not as I do' is not acceptable.