My taxes just went up almost 20 percent. The city administration just hired two new firemen. Last year, the mayor fired the head of lifeguards who made $35,000 for a part-time position. He created a new position for the beach. He promptly appointed his son to this position. The son is also a full-time paid fireman. I hear they are going to hire a number of new policemen. They'll probably also be related to some member of the city administration.