GUEST COMMENTARY [Name withheld by request out of fear of retaliation] For two decades, Leo Lutz has occupied the mayor's office in Columbia, and his supporters are quick to credit him with every positive development in our borough, but leadership is a two-way street. If Mayor Lutz is going to accept praise for Columbia's successes, many of which, frankly, he had little direct involvement in, then he must also be held accountable for our failures. The facts paint a troubling picture. Despite the mayor's repeated assurances that our streets are safe, we've witnessed a disturbing rise in assaults, shootings, and vandalism. His promises have fallen by the wayside: the foot patrol we were promised never materialized, nor did the bike patrol that was supposed to increase our sense of security. Fiscally, the situation is equally dire. Taxes have increased at least twice during Mayor Lutz's tenure, yet the borough now finds itself millions of dollars in debt. This isn...
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on another note....very disappointed that the Lanc News reporter didn't put anything on the My Columbia News page....I saw the Boro posted a notice at the office today BUT it doesn't have ALL the PERTINENT IMPORTANT INFORMATION so.....here goes...theres a VERY VERY important mtg on TUESDAY, MAY 27 AT 6 PM with ALL parties in attendance for review and discussion about the sewer plant and the review and its findings AND the recommendation.....this could be THE most important decision in OUR lives to make. this mtg is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC....please attend even if just to hear what they have to say!
rumer has it that ALL parties will be there-Boro Council, Municipal Authority, some committee that was involved in the whole thing and of course LASA people. come to the mtg and ASK QUESTIONS!!!!!!!
Just a little perspective.