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The most eloquent and expressive cheerleader for the "WHATEVER BILLY WANTS" team tonight was Mr. Espino. He spoke of the 2.3 million net gain that might be realized by annexation, IF you believe the Corradino Groups numbers that were compiled in 2008, when property values and taxes everywhere were considerably higher. Is it not true that those numbers do NOT include the mitigation fees of 386k, that would have to be taken off the top? Mr. Espino also made a pertinent observation when he said that, sure, their taxes will be tripled but they require very little in services so we wont be spending any more on them. We are going to be TRIPLING their taxes and NOT giving them ANYTHING for it? WHO would agree to such a deal? There was NO discusion of the possible pollution issues out there, OR the mitigation fees to be negotiated, OR the zoning restrictions by Mr. Espino. It is possible perhaps he forgot, just like the pamphlet did. There WERE time constraints, to be sure, but it is hoped he will address those issues in much more depth in the near future. Dr. Mel P. Johnson