With the latest headline in your paper, “City extends future boundary”, along with the past Curt Dale editorials and letters criticizing the price hike in water, why does there seem to be confusion about Economics 101: Increase in demand on a limited supply creates higher prices?

Casiano and his group claim their disagreement with higher-priced water is the discouragement of development and buyers in Parker. Meanwhile, all of these new homes are continually seeded with grasses not native to this climate and require more water to sustain. The city and businesses continue to water more of the streets and side walks than their own lawns. And we all get in a fit about a water rate increase?

With all of this new development in Parker, how many more traffic lights have been added to your daily drive into work? And you’re also worried about the price of gas!!? You won’t have to worry about coyote’s eating your dogs once we are fully “developed.”The only wildlife around will be those in the mayor’s office and the city council, and they don’t eat dogs. Meanwhile, let’s gas a few thousand more prairie dogs to clear the area for development!

Two words for Mayor Casiano and his Parker City Council: “sustainable resources.” Got it?

Managing growth to sustainable resource. If these prices continue to increase, honestly think about who is behind it. Granted, investigation of exorbitant expenditures by the utilities is warranted but don’t forget the local government objectives might also be contrary to your vision. I would also be interested in their personal capital gains from these development contracts.

You might be surprised to know that 10 years ago this area was marketed as an area for great open-space views of the mountain range, wildlife and being comfortably close to the city. Presently, Casiano and company are on a different market strategy. I have no problem paying higher water rates if that will discourage development, destruction of wildlife and obstruction of vistas. Think about it.

—Steve Hammond

Parker