Nixa Watch

09/09/2023

Yesterday two pictures were posted of a screw loose at the new McCauley Park. Basically showing that for two months, after being told about it, the parks department left the screw unattended to. There were a few comments essentially saying “Why not just go fix it yourself?” And it appears that individual may have fixed it in response to my post, or perhaps someone from Nixa Parks and Recreation finally went over there an fixed it. Regardless, the reality is that the citizens of Nixa pay taxes that go to the Parks Department too. We paid for that new park, we also pay for the maintenance of it. And since the screw was fixed after the post, it shows just how easy of a fix it was. So why didn’t the department getting money to maintain the playground not just run out there and fix it two months ago? It’s true a private citizen could have just fixed it. If the question becomes “Why didn’t a private citizen just fix it? Why complain that the government didn’t do their job?” Then the conclusion should also be that the department is showing it’s irrelevance and those tax dollars should go back to the people. We thank the individual who fixed the screw at the playground. If it was a private citizen, then you prove my point that this is an easy fix and one the department should’ve done right away. If it was the Parks Department, then can you explain why it took two months?

09/09/2023

The first picture was taken July 10th, the second picture was taken yesterday. This was reported to Nixa Parks and Recreation in July. They did nothing! For two months there has been a loose screw at the new McCauley Park! A loose screw the department knew about!

Update: It appears in response to this post someone went to fix it.

04/03/2018

Remember to Vote No Nixa today on the use tax.

03/15/2016

Today is the Missouri primary. Don't forget to vote!

09/07/2015

The first taxation protest in America was against an excise tax on alcohol and sugar. The young United States had only declared independence from England a mere 18 years earlier, among the many reasons was high taxation! This flag belonged to the Whiskey Rebellion. The monarchist sympathizer, Alexander Hamilton, urged President George Washington to send federal troops to squash the protests. Hamilton feared what might happen if people questioned the government. Washington, who trusted Hamilton a little too much, sent the troops. However Thomas Jefferson would remark that the troops were laughed at, not feared at all. Ultimately though the rebellion ended and the tax remained until Jefferson repealed it in 1801.

08/31/2015

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08/11/2015

It isn't that we do not want government. We just want a responsible government. Limited in scope, yet fulfilling obligations. To achieve this we must look outside the box. How can Nixa jump out of the box?

08/07/2015

Nixa watch was created by a few concerned citizens. It has gone through some changes and evolved. We've tackled taxes and other issues. Our goal is to promote a policy of fiscal responsibility and a limited government. That means fewer regulations that restrict new business. It means cutting from the budget all fat and waste. We want Nixa to be a thriving community. We are not the government. We are not elected officials. We are private citizens. This page is for us to gather together and work together. Share this page. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

08/07/2015

Earlier today we asked you to share things you would like to see cut to save the city money. Below is a modified list that we had posted on Vote NO Nixa. We will be adding to this and sending it to the City Council. So please continue to send us your suggestions. As a private message or in the comments below.

$20,000 - New City website
$27,000 - SiFi Survey
$35,000 - City Hall digital sign
$9,000 - “Your Vote Matters” campaign
$18,800 - Fireworks display
$15,000 - 2014’s failed tax increase
$950 - Recount cost for failed tax increase
$7,000 - The cost to put the tax on the ballot again this year
$800 - MRAP (armored vehicle)
$1,000 - MRAP yearly cost (acquired in 2014)
$8,000 - Painting the MRAP
$13,700 - The police department has a line item that just says; “robot.” ?
$7,800 - Parks Department fax machine
$825 - Arm Curl Bench
$2,750 - “Newspaper Publications”
$3,250 - Newsletter
$5,000 - Parks Department TVs
$33,000 - Parks signs
$20,000 - Parks Department Advertising

= $228,875

That is the number we could cut. This is based on a looking over the City's budget in the link below.

The City also subsidizes the community center which competes with privately owned/run gyms.

The cost is: $209,400

That brings the total we could possibly cut to $438,275

We are going to add to this list before we officially submit it to the City Council. So please share your ideas too.

http://www.nixa.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3915

http://www.nixa.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3915

08/06/2015

One thing that was discussed at last night's City Council meeting was looking at the budget for areas to cut. Later today we will post a list of things we would suggest cutting. What would you as a tax payer like to see cut from the budget? Leave your comment below. Together we can compile a list and give it to the council. Maybe the Council will consider it when they create the 2016 budget.

08/05/2015

The Mayor of Nixa would like for anyone interested in discussing the flooding issues of Nixa come to the City Council meeting tonight at 7pm at City Hall. Council meetings always have a time for the public to bring grievances or suggestions before our representatives. Full agenda for tonight's meeting in the link: http://www.nixa.com/index.aspx?page=48&recordid=623

08/05/2015

The sales tax failed. Brad Cole is the new Sheriff. Did either of these surprise you? Both were really close.