Shaffer: COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Carmel’s spending

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Dear Editor:

Virus or no virus, Carmel civic spenders remain diligent.

Monday, the city told the state Department of Local Government Finance that its total outstanding debt obligation increased $206,380 over the weekend.

Carmel’s debt thereby increased $25.7 million since the first of the year: $25,683,162 to be precise.

While the mayor continues to argue debt and deficit critics engage in shallow analysis, $25.7 million doesn’t need a lot of deep thinking.

Virus or no virus.

Bill Shaffer

Carmel