Actually I would like OPA to wonder where the money is going to come from for a project now and then. We've all been there...and it gives a greater incentive for being a bit frugal with the cash flow. If someone fails to plan for a large expense...they usually can't expect to allocate the entire amount from one paycheck...same goes for OPA.

Seems to me the above is exactly what this board is trying to do and exactly what Gomsak supports.

When income diminishes the most reasonable approach is to scale back on expenditures. At least that's what most families are required to do. Increases should be based on necessity.

Well, sounds good, but as costs go up due to inflation, the above followed exactly would mean constant scale back of expenses. How can OP do that as well as do the currently needed maintenance of our infrastructure nearly everyone agrees is needed. I think if you examine the proposed budget and the final approved budget you will find substantial cutbacks on expenditures. Like the animal control office and now some say that position should not have been eliminated.

Gomsak has attempted to bring some sanity to the budget process. I do not agree with his approach 100%. However, throwing the baby out with the bathwater makes no sense either. Ultimately the issue is decided by seven board members. No board member can accomplish much unless three others agree.

If we are going to have some litmus test that determines the perfect candidate, we may as well pick the winners out of a hat. None of these candidates are perfect. My choices are based on what Gomsak and Thompson can bring in terms of their overall abilities, demeanor, etc., and I hardly expect to agree with every one of their votes should they be elected.

I will remind everyone of my extreme concern about electing Dave Stevens (my posts are still on the forum), the very fellow Stachurski and Company wanted to see elected and now want to see remain in control. Dan's post about Gomsak certainly came as no surprise to me.

Interestingly, I believe Gomsak gets along with Stevens. The fear on Stachurski & Company's part is that Gomsak will align with Rakow, and that scares them. Frankly, I see Gomsak being a completely independent thinker if elected.