Middle Township's proposed budget with a 9.2% tax rate hike makes me wonder: What happened to more ratables and more businesses? We got 'em. Aren't they supposed to lower the tax bite? How about reducing the township workforce? Or just say "No" to wish lists? Cows can only give so much milk, and then they go dry. Maybe budget magic will happen again, and the rate hike won't be so big. Candidates, get ready to run. New faces are needed with sharp pencils.