Election Concern

I am writing this letter with a concern that I have regarding candidate for County Legislator in LeRoy, Jackie Whiting. Ms. Whiting currently serves on the school board and is seeking election to the legislature.  It is my understanding that she is able to serve on both bodies simultaneously and intends to do so. When you combine the county tax rate of $9.82 per assessed thousand and the school tax of $23.66 per thousand you get $33.48.  Adding the library, fire, and town tax rates amounts to another $3.01 per thousand for a total rate of $36.49 per thousand. While I do not think there are enough hours in the day to do both jobs properly, I am quite concerned at the possibility of one elected official having control over more than 90% of our tax rate.  That is too many eggs in one basket , and almost alleviating our constitutional right to the checks and balances system.