There's no justice in Manatee commission's spending priorities

Suzanne Twerdochlib's Nov. 8 letter to the editor was bothersome and perturbing. She pointed out the 50 percent increase for people using the Handy Bus. But for those living on a fixed income, it is a lot. Valerie Matice is smiling as she approached her dialysis treatment. Valerie will probably not see a 50 percent increase in her Social Security income. The Handy Bus is a godsend for many of our residents; it is not a luxurious vehicle, but it gets you there.

This is about treating people equally. No money in the budget for the Rubonia Community Center -- how long have they asked for help? Outsourcing the center takes money.

Lights for the soccer field in Lakewood Ranch is nice, but having no swimming pool in Palmetto is not fair. If you're a resident in the Palmetto area, unless you have access to a private pool, it's the river or nothing.

I urge the Board of County Commissioners to personally use the Handy Bus daily for a week. No doubt they have car expenses of some kind. Think how much they can save.

When they say the Pledge of Allegiance at a meeting, they best leave out the words, "Justice for all." We ain't got it.

Jane Gattuso

Palmetto

This story was originally published November 18, 2015 at 5:49 PM with the headline "There's no justice in Manatee commission's spending priorities ."