I like libraries. I think the people who work at and run the library are great people and do a fantastic job. The library has just become a topic of conversation because they like everyone else want more money via more taxes.

 

Every product, every company has value, they have to balance value with cost. Some companies and products are not worth the cost. Much easier to say a Quater Pounder is not worth it's cost then a library, but anything that involves money has to show corresponding value. Then in free enterprise you have supply and demand. If a Quarter pound hamburger is not a good deal, demand goes down and either the price goes down or the product is discontinued.

 

When government and taxes is involved there is to often a blank check mentality. Who cares how much it costs just pass the bill on to the tax payer. That in part is why tax payers love the Headlee Amendment. It said that's it you have enough money from now on you get more money based on cost of living and inflation but not a bigger percentage of our income. Live with it you cannot just say more more more.

 

The city of Novi is considering selling naming rights. Individuals or businesses could have arenas, parks or even libraries named after them. In 2003 Charles and Myrtle Walker donated $1 million to the Novi Public Library which has been renamed the Charles and Myrtle Walker Public Library of Novi. Walker also pledged an additional $1 million match money if the library could raise another $1 million. If the library did like many collages do and put that money into an annuity there could be millions of dollars generating extra income for years to come.

 

I would rather call Comerica Park, Tiger Stadium or the Max Fisher Symphony Hall, the Detroit Symphony Hall but if Charles Walker can help the library and lower my taxes I would gladly call it the Charles Walker Library, arena, park, play ground, gazebo, street or anything else he would pay to have his name on.

 

I have been so tied up in taxes, money and libraries I haven't mention much entertainment lately. Hmm the libray did recently host the Candy Band. A very successful and family friendly entreatment event. Also going on around town is the Motor City Music Conference. We can only hope it was as successful as the library event.

 

The Music Conference idea is not new they are held around the world. The idea is to showcase bands, brainstorm and network. With 400 bands at over 40 Detroit venues they freely mention names like Bob Seger, MC5, Emenem, Kid Rock and the White Stripes though I don't think they pay the $15, $40, $60 or $100 admission price? For More info you can see www.motorcitymusic.com.