I totally get what you're saying about the potholes and taxes. When I moved here a few years back, I had this naive idea that higher property taxes would mean smoother roads and fewer suspension nightmares. Nope...turns out that's not exactly how it works, haha.
But honestly, I've noticed some towns do seem to handle road repairs better than others. Like, my commute takes me through two different towns, and there's a noticeable difference when I cross from one into the other. One town seems to patch things up pretty quickly after winter, while the other just leaves potholes to grow into craters until mid-summer. Makes me wonder if it's about budget priorities or just plain old management differences?
Funny story—last spring, I hit a pothole so deep I swear it had its own zip code. Took my car in for repairs, and the mechanic just shook his head and said, "Let me guess, Main Street?" Apparently, I wasn't the first victim that week. At least it made me feel less alone in my misery, lol.
Anyway, I think we're all kinda stuck with this cycle of potholes and repairs every spring. But maybe knowing we're all in it together makes it a little less frustrating? Or maybe that's just wishful thinking...
I see your point about the taxes and potholes, but honestly, it's not always about how much money a town has or even management style. Sometimes it's more about how proactive residents are in reporting issues. I've noticed towns with active community groups or online reporting systems tend to get potholes fixed quicker. For example, my old neighborhood had this online portal where you'd snap a pic, upload it, and they'd usually patch it within a week or two. Meanwhile, the next town over had higher taxes but no easy way to report issues, so potholes lingered forever.
Also, the type of road matters. Main roads usually get priority, while side streets and neighborhoods can wait months. So, if your commute crosses town lines on major roads, you might see differences based purely on traffic volume and road classification rather than management or budget alone. Just something to keep in mind next time you're dodging those craters...
