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doesitmakesense1, I agree residents can make sure they are reducing their use of electricity and water but it wlll not off set the local tax burden that has gone from $67 Million on the city side to $97 Million from 2008 to 2014. This is $30 Million more each year in spending on the city side alone. The schools over the same time period have gone up only $500,000 in comparison. I was on the school committee when we cut spending by over $6.5 million annually and negotiated for a 20% co-pay for all employees. The school committee has done their part AND I expect them to do more. The city has to do their part too. I do not believe that turning off some lights and making sure they watch water consumption will negate the tax increases that are coming. If people leave they will not be using electricity or water.