By Marilyn Schultz, For the Journal & Courier

Schultz is executive director of MySmartGov.org, a coalition on local government reform.

It was distressing to hear last month that Indiana will take in vastly less tax revenue this fiscal year than anticipated, the result of an economic downturn that is devastating businesses, individuals and governments' ability to address citizens' needs.

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