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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Just talked to my realtor. It's time to leave. Too many rules in this town with random enforcement. How about PEOPLE taking responsibility for keeping their homes clean and maintained. This town is filthy to the naked eye, yet instead of cleaning THAT up we'll have a gun to detect lead?!!
REALLY, that's always the answer. The taxpayers that were born and raised here are told to leave because they do not agree with a few people in charge of their money. I so wish more taxpayers would stop paying and demand accountability. If enough homeowners had the courage to hold their tax money back we might be able to generate changes. It cannot be done with only one.