OPINION — The Oct. 21 edition of the Sun City Independent reported that the Recreation Centers of Sun City Budget, Finance and Audit Committee recommending a $90 increase in annual assessments and a $110 increase in privilege card fees, and I just read on the RCSC website the proposed increase has been lowered to $60.
The $90 assessment increase represented approximately 13% over last year's rate; $60 is still double the annual inflation rate of 3.7%. What justifies the extra amount?
Certainly, inflation affects RCSC. But it also affects the residents who pay its bills. Many of us live on fixed incomes while struggling with rising costs for groceries, gasoline, utilities, insurance and other necessities. We cannot simply increase our incomes by over 7% to cover our expenses.
