The content below was written by Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig via her Janelle's Journal, a newsletter she cranks out now and then. Check out how she seems excited by the prospect of spending even more taxpayer money in a celebration of grants (taxpayer money) and how she describes events as being *free*. Yes, many events do have sponsors and donations involved, but such events typically aren't *free* because they still require local government involvement when you consider event planning, marketing, city/county employee time and resources. That all costs money, your money and it's not sustainable. Rettig's mindset doesn't consider what the proper role of government is, her mindset is about how money can be spent to have fun! Isn't that great?
From Janelle's Journal, June 18, 2013:
Enhancing Quality of Life in Johnson County: A Celebration of Community Partners
July 1; Reception at 4:30 pm; short program at 5:00 pm
Health and Human Services Building 2nd Floor, 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City
This event is an opportunity for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to recognize and thank organizations that receive a grant of county funds. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the impact that grant funds from the County have on the people of Johnson County
This is the season of fairs, festivals, concerts, parades and community events. I hope you get out and take in some of the fun. I don’t know how anyone could ever attend all the free events in our County, but boredom really isn’t an option around here if one starts attending. All these events take an enormous number of volunteers and many donations and sponsors. I thank them all for making this a great County full of neat events.
Until next time….
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