The State and County Budget

The song is getting old. Maryland faces massive deficits, Montgomery County faces massive deficts etc. etc.

Despite the yearly whinning and moaning of our elected leaders the problems remain the same.

Well let me make some suggestions--
1). Raise the alcohol tax.

2). Enforce a sales tax on internet transactions- The Institute for State Studies predicts that Maryland could add an additional $600 million in revenue to its coffers.

3). Charge a $2.00 fee on all Western Union and Moneygram money transfers .

4). Sell of the Ride -On system to private investors and get the drivers and other related personnel off the public payrolls.

5).Reduce salaries of all elected officials by 10%.

6). Eliminate all perks and benefits of elected officials. They are public servants not public royalty.

7) . Put a freeze on teachers salaries.

8). Have all public employees contribute more to their pensions.

9). Sell off all county and state owned properties- this includes office buildings, parking lots and anything else that one can think of.

10). Eliminate the Corporate tax and encourage more business to move to the County and hire only County residents.

11). Make tutition to State universities, colleges and Community Colleges tax deductible.

12). Charge non- citizens a $5.00 fee for drivers licenses.

12). Make state and county aid only available to citizens.

These are a few ideas that can raise revenue for the state and county. I welcome others.