Letter: Tax relief now

I don’t want to second-guess the Collier County commissioners about the budget. You have a greater knowledge of what is needed. I offer this thought.

I am sure Collier County has a triple-A (bond) rating. This rating gives the county government borrowing power at a great interest rate. This will let you borrow funds needed for the projects and spread the cost to new residents over future years.

Government always seems to justify spending our tax dollars. We will always have a project but we will not always have the opportunity to give a tax rollback. Collier County has that opportunity now.

The cost of living is increasing (especially insurance rates). A stable tax rate will motivate real estate and commercial growth. Real estate value is what produced the windfall of tax dollars last year.

Commissioner Jim Coletta’s statement about the roads needing attention will be an ongoing process for years to come.

You will not always have the opportunity to give something back to the people. I agree with Commissioner Tom Henning: Give the taxpayers relief.

Michael Dedio/Naples