No I support the preliminary budget discussion starting at the effective tax rate but I do not support a blanket commitment to a final budget at the effective tax rate. Although the idea of an effective tax rate is appealing, the fact is that the city continues to grow at an incredible rate, costs such as health care and pay continue to rise, and as our city grows so does the need for public safety, maintenance of our infrastructure, and services provided to the public. These services not only include social services but also services that directly tie to our economic growth.