Anyone who knows anything about Sheffield knows there is hardly any tax base. A half dozen gas stations and three (maybe) bars does not constitute a tax base Kindred.
I'm sure Florence one Wal-Mart rakes in more in revenue in a week than Sheffield does in 6 months.
With regards to the recent crime wave I'd like to see some statistics.
According to this site crime appears to be stagnant or declining.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Sheffield-Alabama.html
I agree Sheffield needs a tax base.