With Every Service Comes a Bill - Daily Update May 7, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackWilmington’s city leaders are floating a 14.3% property tax hike, promising everything from “living wage” city jobs to more money for Wave Transit. In this Daily Update, I walk through what that really means for families and small businesses in our area. We talk about how much government you actually want in your life, and who should be responsible for essential services like trash, libraries, and public safety. And we draw a clear line between a conservative approach that shrinks government and trusts private citizens, and a liberal approach that grows bureaucracy and hands you the bill.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:00 – Why “every service comes with a bill” and why this tax hike matters now00:09 – The proposed 14.3% Wilmington property tax increase and where the money would go00:25 – Why government should provide services, not try to be the region’s “employer of choice”01:03 – The real tradeoff: full‑menu government services versus what taxpayers can afford01:25 – Conservative vs. liberal visions of government, and a warning for Republicans who stayed homeWhat You Can DoIf you’re tired of being treated like an endless ATM for bigger government, now is the time to pay attention and speak up. Learn what this 14.3% tax hike would mean for your family, ask your city council members where they stand, and support leaders who want leaner government and stronger private‑sector jobs. And this November, do not sit out local elections again—show up, vote your values, and remind Wilmington’s politicians that taxpayers are watching.Support the show