George,

I think this trip will be the reason that Democrats might not win the city council seats. Spending money that was not discussed by our citizen in Charlottesville is disgraceful when so many homeowners are priced out of their homes from too-high taxes.

I believe most of the spending ideas of council have been extravagant instead penny pinching. Voters, decide on your choice by the standards your personal budgeting can actually afford.

Tammy Londeree (Electronic mail, November 1, 2007).