NEW TOWN HALL

Apparently as early as mid 2004 the town manager and council had an idea of the cost of the new Town Hall that when questioned stated they didn't know how much it would cost. Seems the number was $8.0 million dollars. Seems they also had meetings with people as to how to finance the deal. That was a couple of years ago, and of course the cost has gone up not only with materials but borrowing of the money also. It could potentially add .07 or .08 cents to the tax base. No one wanted to talk about it in 2004 or at least the gory details, just the idea of a new town hall. (I support the idea a new town hall is needed.) My disgust comes from the way the town hall has been handled, secrecy. When questioned on numerous occasions and in the ITFYI web site never was there an answer given. After all, its our money being used, don't we as citizens have a right to know what is going on?
More citizens of Indian Trail need to get involved with every aspect of our government. We have to hold our elected officials accountable for our tax dollars. It is imperative they show fiscal responsibility. It is up to us as citizens to hold their feet to the fire though...if allowed to run amock they probably will.