The tennis court at former President Jimmy Carter‘s private home is swept twice a day, his pool is cleaned daily and his grass cut, his flower beds weeded and his windows washed on a regular basis — all at taxpayers’ expense.
Under an arrangement with the National Park Service, taxpayers are responsible for the exterior of Mr. Carter‘s home in Plains, Ga. — to the tune of $67,841 last year alone. In exchange, the government obtains the right to add the home to the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site when he and his wife pass away.
Other presidents have had similar life estate agreements calling for their properties to be turned over after their deaths, but to have taxpayers footing the bill for upkeep and maintenance of the Carters’ property appears to be unique, and it’s drawing fire at a time of tight federal budgets.
“The sad part is, 67 grand is simply a rounding error. Most people around here wouldn’t think it’s worth the effort, but it’s symbolic,” said Rep. Rob Bishop, Utah Republican and chairman of the subcommittee that oversees parks.
When old Harry Truman was no longer in office, he and his wife got on the train and headed for home .... the Presidency was over ........... NO MORE ..... It now costs the taxpayers more money when they leave than when they are in office .......... By the time they RIP OFF Air Force One, clean out the White House, get their FULL PAY, plus the money to pay their staff, etc., MILLIONS of dollars are involved. Severance doesn't get any better than that .... full medical and everything that goes with it .......
