Worthwhile Projects, but Who Pays? County Commissioners Russell, Morgan, and Jones just approved going forward with completion of FDR blvd, a curious 3/2 split decision, and the Commissioners also approved going ahead with a new jail and library. These maybe worthwhile projects, but the Commissioners have not told us how we pay for them. Spending is out of control at the National level as well as the State level. BIG changes must be made at the National level if we are to save the Republic and remain a Super Power, and these necessary, painful changes will trickle down to our local level. So, our Commissioners must be extremely cautious going forward with the uncertanty of things to come. The last election was a mandate for this Board of Commissioners to be Fiscal Conservatives. The 4 Republicans(Jones, Jarboe, Morris, Morgan) had Democrat opponents who were perceived as liberal tax and spenders associated with the School System or Local Government, and they were rejected by the voters. Commissioner Russell's Republican opponent was a conservative businessman who was more conservative on all issues except education spending, a big chunk of our budget, and this swung enough conservative votes to Mr. Russell to get him re-elected with a thin margin. The School System should be funded at no more than the amount required by statute, and they must tighten their belt and set priorities like everyone else. Money is not the only metric. There is no doubt that FDR Blvd should have been completed long before now and before all of the Development and stop lights up Rt# 235 with the associate traffic problems. We long ago missed the opportunity to maximize the benefits from completing FDR BLVD. Completing FDR now will be at tremendous expense(who pays), and will not solve all of these problems until the traffic congestion at the RT #235 and RT #4 intersection along with the bottle neck at the Solomons Bridge are addressed with help from the State. A new jail is also going forward, but there is no sewage capacity to support this in Leonardtown, so it has been proposed that treated sewage be sprayed or dripped on the Hayden Farm where a school is planned, a conflicting use that flies in the face of common sense. Why not look for ways to decrease the need for more jail space by ensuring that proper sentencing guidelines are being followed so that long term inmates are sent up the road rather than serving back to back sentences here. Also , implement a strict, tough, meaningful Community Service Program for none violent crimes rather than jail time. Work toward joint efforts to increase Leonardtown's Sewage Plant capacity A new Library would be nice, but can we afford it at this time? Maybe it should be placed on a back burner until the uncertainty with the economy clears some, which would give more time to select the best site. Are these Projects going to require tax increases or cause unmanageable debt? As Budget Battles progress, the Commissioners must understand that it was not the vocal special interests that elected them, but it was the "Silent Majority" who want Fiscal Restraint.