Lansing Sun

Tim Kelly, a public official and active social media user, posted several comments on August 27, 2025, criticizing government budgeting practices and certain legislative goals.

In a post made at 01:11 UTC, Kelly remarked on departmental budgeting strategies: "Departments build their budgets on wishes and whims. Believe me, I’ve been there. But to suggest that we should keep repeating this practice on hoped for employees that never materialize is absurd."

Later the same day at 01:48 UTC, Kelly responded to an unspecified topic with a brief comment: "Sounds wonderful!"

By the afternoon at 16:08 UTC, he voiced opposition to a particular legislative initiative or expenditure: "Ridiculous expense for a ridiculous goal. Not going to happen while I’m in the legislature."

Kelly’s remarks reflect ongoing debates over public sector budget management and resource allocation. Government departments are often criticized for planning based on projected needs or positions that may not be filled, leading to inefficiencies and potential waste of taxpayer funds.