HOW I DECIDE...
DO WE WANT IT?
Unless something is required, if we don’t want it, don’t pursue it.
If we want it ...
DO WE NEED IT?
We don’t always need what we want nor want what we need, but necessity will weigh heavily as a deciding factor.
If we need it ...
CAN WE AFFORD TO?
Although not always the deciding factors, the financial aspects of many decisions are hugely important. How we spend taxpayers’ money must be considered carefully before opening the checkbook.
And finally ...
CAN WE AFFORD NOT TO?
There will be issues that by their essence lend themselves to this question. The intrinsic nature of infrastructure, for example, requires maintenance. And the ramifications of an infrastructure in disrepair, beg the question can we afford not to.
Likewise, the basic need for security for our homes and loved ones lends itself more to the question of can we afford not to.
Unless something is required, if we don’t want it, don’t pursue it.
If we want it ...
DO WE NEED IT?
We don’t always need what we want nor want what we need, but necessity will weigh heavily as a deciding factor.
If we need it ...
CAN WE AFFORD TO?
Although not always the deciding factors, the financial aspects of many decisions are hugely important. How we spend taxpayers’ money must be considered carefully before opening the checkbook.
And finally ...
CAN WE AFFORD NOT TO?
There will be issues that by their essence lend themselves to this question. The intrinsic nature of infrastructure, for example, requires maintenance. And the ramifications of an infrastructure in disrepair, beg the question can we afford not to.
Likewise, the basic need for security for our homes and loved ones lends itself more to the question of can we afford not to.
"As matters are presented to me, I will ask these questions and look for the
best answers to base my decisions on."
Charles W. Oddo
Commissioner
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Candidate, District 5, At-Large
Commissioner
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Candidate, District 5, At-Large