I think what [state board members] have told us today is that you can't get your state money unless you violate federal laws. We think that's wrong.

It's a natural system that has many uses and many benefits and really saves us some money. In a lot of communities, they fill these areas in and put in pipes. That's very expensive. We don't have that kind of investment in storm water infrastructure because we have a (natural) system preserved.

he said. ''If the election were held today, I'm Councilor Murphy again.

Let us face it: in the world today, money and economic strength remain more powerful arguments than the number of people you represent.

What would get Bill Gates animated? ... There's a lot of money at stake. He's going to get excited over things that actually have very little chance of succeeding.

If we can get some other money between now and then, we'll move Priceville to the top of the list,