The City of Edmonds has no MONEY!

City of Edmonds financial situation prevents purchase of the Skippers property on Main Street. DJ Wilson says, "We just don't have the money" - When in fact there is no way anyone can know because the City's financial reports are incomplete and tardy.

The Council as well as the Citizens are in the DARK. Show me the 1st Quarter 2010 and 4th Quarter 2009 Budget Reports. Tell us what financial figures, DJ Wilson, you base your assertion there is no money. The City’s check book has not been balanced. Those that have studied the City Financial Forecast spreadsheets have discovered errors. We have brought those errors to your attention only to be ignored.

The City of Edmonds Financial Forecast is a trumped up inaccurate spreadsheet of numbers designed for the sole purpose of floating a levy. You enjoy digging into the pocketbooks of the citizens. DJ Wilson has supported tax after tax. All the utility taxes were increased in 2008. DJ Wilson supported the Transportations Benefit District adding vehicle license taxes. This was done despite the fact the City received 1 Million dollars in Federal Stimulus money for road projects (in 2009). The Financial Forecast document is a fabricated set of numbers designed to make the City’s financial position appear to be beyond hope.

Another example of your fiscal irresponsibility took place in December of 2008. The Council voted to float a $4 Million Bond for the unnecessary Fiber Optic Network. Both the Citys' financial and legal advisors claimed the Fiber Optic Project would be a revenue “neutral”. From my review of the bi-weekly warrants and documents I have obtained via a couple of public record requests, the City is losing money. How much money has been spent on this project? What is the income and where are the savings? How much money has the City spent on legal expenses related to the Fiber Object Project and the related Bond? Give the citizens the bottom line figure.

DJ Wilson supported the Mayor’s March 13, 2009 autocratic decision to close Yost Pool, cut funding to the Senior Center and cancel the Dare Program. These actions appear to have been based on false numbers. You supported the poorly negotiated contract with Fire District What are your priorities Mr. Wilson?

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