A Bradford County woman is pushing back against the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “tone deaf” and “out of touch” with working families.
Bo Haisten says she was stunned when, during a recent commission meeting, Fire Chief Ben Carter appeared to suggest they could cover the monthly cost of their new $167 annual fire fee by skipping one fast food meal.
“I live on a very fixed income,” Haisten said. “I try to make art to supplement my income. I can’t afford to eat, period.”…