Dear Editor

I am writing this letter to voice my disappointment in the KCRMD Board. We have a fiscal problem and the MD Board can only think to tax and spend more. I have lived in the Ken Caryl Valley since 1991. For over 27 years I have owned and operated a successful business in the medical field. I have not seen any reasonable efforts by this board to seriously cut expenses, but what I have seen is the mismanagement of funds that they currently do have.

We are wasting money on a second election. What was wrong with the first election results? The MD expects that a second election will cost upwards of $15,000. The people of Ken Caryl have spoken and sent forth a wise business message. Do not raise taxes. The residents made a smart decision to defeat amendment 5A because I believe they knew that the MD and MA boards mismanaged the funds they had.

I was disappointed to see my HOA dues increased 11.43% this year, so that the MA could fund a gift to the MD of $112,000. The MA board is supposed to represent the homeowners, who overwhelmingly voted 55% to 45% against a tax increase.

I was informed that from 2000 to 2007 inclusive the MD Board has spent a total of $685,061.64 in legal fees. In 2007 the attorney fees were $117,837.52. It seems coincidental that the MA gift of $112,000 to the MD would just cover attorney fees. Taxpayers UNITE you are paying for Law Suit Lawyers.

Ken Caryl Ranch provides services such as pools, tennis, equestrian center, and day care to mention a few. These services can continue to be provided for if the Board(s) would manage their funds correctly. The way to begin this process is to vote NO on any future tax increase and force the MD and MA to reduce attorney fees. Taxpayers UNITE. Do not pay for any tax increase until the MD Board can show better business decisions and fiscal responsibility.

For more information, go to www.notanothertaxincrease.com.

Sincerely,
James F. Wilson
Ken-Caryl