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To the editor:
I have lived in Mingo Junction for the last 37 years, after growing up outside of the city limits. When we got married, we wanted to move into Mingo Junction -- it was a beautiful place to be.
There were close to 8,000 residents. Then, the mill was slowing down, but the members of council said it would never shut down. There was no talk of putting money back. Then, it shut down, and then there was no money. For two-and-one-half years, council beat us down on changing the water bill because the water plant was built too big. It was built for the mill and not for the people who live here.
They'd raise the rates and then turn off the street lights, it was always something. Now, they buy lights for the city buildings at $63,000, and they want a new ambulance and a new police car.
We need more police to help protect the streets. I don't think we should be spending money on things we don't need now. We have more people who are retired now and a high percentage of low-income residents. We need to get back to watching our money. We need someone who is looking for answers and work together to try to find some.
Joe Porter
Mingo Junction