[Zeke]

What's more, the state has pulled back the share of revenue that it gives to the cities. This on top of less overall revenue ratio to expenses. I think you can see at least one solution there. Give me the governorship and control over the state legislature and I'd rip this place a new one. Flat tax to start with and a hell of a lot less bureaucracy. I wasn't once, but I am now big time for contracted services.

The city of Mission Viejo has never had a municipal parks of streets dept and yet is one of the cleanest, lush places in SoCal.