I don't have a personal agenda

for writing. It just disappoints me to see situations where things could

be better when the personal interests of a few can be replaced by the

best interest of all. There is so much duplication and waste in government

with limited resources with which to provide services. It just makes sense

to find ways to maximize those resources and do more with less. Some say

things are fine, "If it ain't broke, then don't fix it." We

say, "If it ain't broke, make it better."

Well, I best get to work and

earn my pay. We certainly don't have all the answers in our wonderful

city, so please don't interpret my comments as a greater-than-thou attitude,

because that is not the case. And I do have plenty to do here without

sticking my nose in the business of another jurisdiction, which is not

my intention. We certainly have our share of challenges in Columbus.

I am just a tremendous proponent

of consolidation and know firsthand how well it works. Besides, with one

government, you know exactly which official to blame for everything, your

one mayor!

Thanks for allowing me provide

you with some comments to add a different perspective on the issue you

wrote about.

Bobby Peters

Mayor of Columbus