During last night’s stacked, totally orchestrated Franklin School Board meeting, Fred Keller made some insightful comments, comparing Franklin to New Berlin.
Fred correctly pointed out that New Berlin, that has many similarities to Franklin, managed to approve a 0.9% school tax levy increase. Those in the room that didn’t have ear plugs planted in their heads seemed perturbed, almost offended that someone would compare Franklin to………GULP.................New Berlin!
Nope. Can’t do it said Franklin School Board member Sue (Tax to the Max) Huhn.
Not the same said Franklin School District Business Manager Jim Milzer.
Actually, it’s a perfect comparison to make, if you have an open mind, and if you read Fred Keller’s
analytical blog on the subject last month.
One of the other Franklin residents later in the meeting stood up and proudly boasted that Franklin is one of the top 100 places in America to live and New Berlin is not.
So why in the world would we want to be like them?
He sat down to loud applause.
Yes, Franklin is one of the top 100 places in America to live.
Money Magazine ranks us at #90.
But……
Uhhhh…..
Sorry…….
New Berlin made the list, too.
They’re
#41.
