Brentwood's greatness didn't just happen by chance

Here’s the truth of the matter: We live in one of the best places in the country. I’ve lived in six states from Virginia to California and feel qualified to make that statement.

Brentwood has a public library that I would put up against any city's of its size anywhere, and most larger cities. We have an exceptional parks system.

If you haven’t noticed, we pay property taxes that are far lower than most of our neighbors. Pair that with the state’s lack of an income tax and it’s hard to complain about the taxes you pay.

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Susan Leathers is editor of Brentwood Home Page. Click here to read previous columns. Email her at susan@brentwoodhomepage.com.