Unfortunately Dow Constantine is having to fix the mismanagement and wasteful spending Ron Sims caused. However, increasing the sales tax, or any other tax now, is not a good solution.

I strongly support keeping the justice system and sheriff’s department intact without cutting those services. When other services have been cut/eliminated, and public safety is the only thing left, then I will vote for the increased sales tax.

It rests on Constantine’s shoulder if he jeopardizes public safety if the sales tax is not passed.

Larry Brickman, Bellevue