I agree, PD. Administrative functions like payroll should be consolidated at regional levels or through county governments to gain efficiency. And the proposal to have the state take over health plans is a good one, though I can see why unions oppose it. If the state pushes through worse healthcare for teachers, how can the union rightfully say it did the best job it could to protect members?

“The sad fact is, though, that many more people like to complain about local government than to bother serving in it.”
Yes, very true. And sad. How does this get solved? I’ve always wanted to participate more in local government but I think I move around too much right now.