Submitted by otter_spud t3_ye2buh in Connecticut
afleetingmoment t1_itwl5oz wrote
Reply to comment by Frequent_Jelly_4138 in How can we incentivize real discussions around solutions to home affordability in CT? by otter_spud
I totally get that view, yet therein lies the problem. Greenwich (and others) wouldn't survive in its current state if not surrounded by towns that can feed it workers. So in my estimation the economic system crosses many town's boundaries... yet due to the structure we have, Greenwich isolates the benefits of that system for itself and can have the best schools, resources, etc.
It's an interesting problem but one that seems solvable through some kind of resource sharing or perhaps the "council of governments" idea.
I don't expect the wealthy to just buoy everyone... nor do I think it's fair to look at a place like Bridgeport with zero available to it and say "you fix all your problems; they're not mine."
usernamedunbeentaken t1_itx56u6 wrote
But other communities wouldn't survive if not for the massive taxes that rich communities like Greenwich pay.
You (and others who argue for 'regionalization) are arguing that rich communities should support poorer communities. But the fact is they already do tremendously.
Frequent_Jelly_4138 t1_itwtsvc wrote
Yea everything you said is correct and I agree with it. I think the divide is those who think that system is a problem or not.
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