If there’s one thing folks aren’t too fond of, it’s paying taxes. But when that money goes to something like the CARES Act (last year’s big federal COVID-19 relief bill), we can sleep soundly at night knowing our hard-earned money is going to a good cause. In the same vein, providing quality public education to kiddos of the Valley feels right, as does funding the Eau Claire Police Department, which creates a safer community for everyone. –Rebecca Mennecke