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also need affordable housing for the people with fixed incomes. We have a lot of retired citizens who simply can't stay in their homes because of the cost of taxes and utilities. By stopping the wasteful spending, we could stop the tax increases that we all have been seeing just about every year.
• What makes Groton a good place to live?
• Kevin Nehls: I work in a lot of different communities and I believe that Groton has one of the best school systems in the state. The teachers are all willing to take time with the children and make sure that they are getting a good education. The teachers communicate with the parents about what is going on with their children. Groton is also a safe community. I don't have to worry about my children when they are outside playing with their friends. It is still a small enough community that if there is a benefit for a family in need, you will see the community come together to help out.
• Roy Olson: The people. Groton has a small town comradery while we get the benefits of a nearby big town.
• Groton's property taxes have been a concern for people. As you may or may not be aware, the county assessor lumped the city's share of property taxes in with the 10-year loan repayment schedule for the swimming pool, giving Groton an overinflated tax on the notice. For the services that the city provides, do you feel that the property taxes are adequate? Explain.
• Roy Olson: We have seen huge growth in our development that has helped to increase our tax base. The city's mil levy is about the same as other towns our size in the area.

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