Health insurance is city's top problem

Amid the new predictions coming out about the city of Auburn breaking even on this year's budget (June 30 marks the end of the fiscal year), some observations might be needed to keep things in proper perspective.

If Auburn does break even this year as some predict, it'll be without that ridiculous trash tax that keeps popping up. Yes, there are other ways to balance a budget than saddling the already over-burdened residents with more suffocating taxes.

A good place to start is fighting inefficient government and frivolous spending projects.