Politicians tend to spend others money, taxpayers money, as if it was not their own. There has to be a time to prioritize what is right for this city, its citizens, and bring a common sense approach to spending.

Many politicians come before civic leagues and say they want better schools and will be hard on crime. Those same individuals, however, often lose focus on what the real cause of the problem is.

Mason Creek at Northside and Willoughby flood with nor’easters and hurricanes. And while sand dune replenishment has been one of the greatest buffers for the Willoughby area, folks in the Mason Creek area need help.