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The city government of Huntington Beach is smart. Instead of raising taxes, it is selling space on vehicles and lifeguard towers to pay for needed products.
"The Huntington Beach City Council last night decided to allow private sponsorship of the towers after a budget study session revealed the city's budget woes are leading to some drastic cuts to marine safety, including a reduction of non-peak-season lifeguard service hours from 18 hours a day to 10.
City officials say the sponsorship -- a deal that saw Hurley pay $90,000 to replace the two towers -- is a creative method to conjure up money when the pockets are empty."
Government has buildings where murals selling perfume could be painted in the side. The buildings have elevators where commercials could be played promoting local restaurants.
Of course cutting wasteful programs and agencies would also help.
Tell your city council members about how Huntington Beach handles its financial crisis.
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"The Huntington Beach City Council last night decided to allow private sponsorship of the towers after a budget study session revealed the city's budget woes are leading to some drastic cuts to marine safety, including a reduction of non-peak-season lifeguard service hours from 18 hours a day to 10.
City officials say the sponsorship -- a deal that saw Hurley pay $90,000 to replace the two towers -- is a creative method to conjure up money when the pockets are empty."
Government has buildings where murals selling perfume could be painted in the side. The buildings have elevators where commercials could be played promoting local restaurants.
Of course cutting wasteful programs and agencies would also help.
Tell your city council members about how Huntington Beach handles its financial crisis.
More...