Tax and spend mentality out of control in Orlando

Our illustrious mayor Buddy Dyer has rammed through a 15% tax increase in this little corner of heaven.

Ye socks may remember his recent indictment for election fraud.

He's also spending billions on "entertainment venues" that residents won't be able to afford to visit because they'll be too busy struggling to pay his recent tax hike.

And, yet, he can't understand why folks around here don't trust his administration with their tax dollars.

He is running a $31.4 million dollar deficit this year. But, instead of cutting government largesse, he proposes a few token cuts and hikes taxes.

I don't remember everything they taught me in college macroeconomics, but I do recall the illustration that showed how government syphoning money out of the system means there's less for individuals and the private sector.

Buddy Dyer and his minions at City Hall have succeeded today not in balancing a budget but in hurting renters and causing businesses within the city limits to close their doors and (hopefully) move their operations to more business-friendly adjacent communities.

This will not be forgotten in the next election, Buddy. Kudos to commissioners Phil Diamond and Robert Stuart for standing-up against the Dyer machine. Their efforts were futile this time around, but I hope voters will send more voices of reason to join them on the city council very soon.

Disgraceful.