Small actions can save a lot
To the editor:
I attended the City Council meeting for the vote on the water and sewer extension. It was good to see such a large public turnout. News coverage was impressive also. There must have been four satellite news trucks there. WOW!
In the main city hall building adjacent to the meeting building I noticed that all of the lights were on in that building. This was at about 11 p.m. So I drove around the building and did not see any human activity inside.
Since then I have driven by the city hall at varied hours of the evening and observed all of the lights on yet no activity each and every time. I wonder how much money could be saved if the lights were turned off and the ac adjusted at night in city hall, schools and other public buildings when they are not in use. The police station is right across the street. I’m sure they can keep an eye on the building.
I am sure there are many other ways to save money if someone puts more focus on it.
Personally I find that shopping my insurance policies regularly results in significant savings. Vehicle maintenance could be shopped regularly also. The cost savings opportunities are endless. Could this be investigated for its merit?
David Martin
Cape Coral