a sentiment i heard was went sorta like: "i'd rather put my money in
schools than give it up to plant a few trees."
sounds as if folks did not have a clear understanding of the scope of the
project or the opportunity to capture the other "non-city tax" dollars.
>>> Robert Probasco <rcp@uidaho.edu> 02/07/96 09:49am >>>
I've heard some curmudgeons voice the following concerns:
Sure, the road needs improving, but why soak all taxpayers for a
creeping problem, when the developers should have funded the
improvements (like WalMart contributed to the construction on the
highway, and businesses and LDS contributed to the signal light on Troy
highway). What's next? Palouse River Drive; Orchard Ave; Polk
extension; gramma's alley?
There is also some concern about the way the city handles money, such
as the salary issue Robert Dudley raised repeatedly. Not related
(except in the minds of the voters) is the issue of public school
renovation, and the lingering death of the albatross on 3rd street.
It all adds to the tax bill, and it rubs a raw spot in the craw.
Bob Probasco
On Wed, 7 Feb 1996, Kenton wrote:
> I'd be interested in theories from 2020 subscribers as to why it didn't
> get 2/3... bad weather kept supporters away? project perceived as
too
> fancy? reluctance to subsidize new growth on E. side? or general
resentment
> of property taxes?