Recently while her cohorts were busy trying to find ways to arm twist the citizens of Troy into rethinking their millage vote, Council person Beltramini was the only one who had the guts to say "STOP" there are better ways. Beltramini proposed finding a means to provide the institutions that are slated for closure the resources to become self sustaining. This action was not without risk while her closed minded cohorts were pulling out their red pens scaring young kids that their library might go away and that the seniors might not be able to go to the community center. Robin we salute you for going against the grain once again. You need the support to keep stepping up in these tough times and acting like a leader which unfortunately is very lacking on council to date.

Robin please propose taking a look at the hard departments like the city attorney's office, eliminating one assistant city manager or the city clerk position and outsourcing the police to the Sheriff . Give the citizens back the quality of life aspects that are needlessly being threatened and make the cuts where they can be made without hurting the residents.