As the City of Franklin—in conclusion with an unelected government body—MMSD adds a new $461.47 sewer tax to every Franklin property owner’s 2012 tax bill, whether they are hooked up to the now infamous Ryan Creek Interceptor. The Franklin common council and especially Mayor Tom Taylor believe “development would follow the pipes”—that’s a $31 million gamble I wouldn’t be willing to make with taxpayer dollars considering predictions of a 2013 recession. Do the mayor and common council know something that the Wall Street Journal forecast panel—as well at The Wall Street Journal don’t and Forbes’ economists?