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Today's Poll!Opposition to ‘Transformation’ forms
Thursday, January 5, 2012
With one month before an economic development sales tax is put on the ballot, an organized opposition to the tax has emerged.
Roughly 15 people gathered at the Missouri River Regional Library on Wednesday night, to discuss opposition tactics to the Transformation initiative.
Transformation, the economic development strategic plan put forward by the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, has proposed a 10-year half-cent economic development sales tax that, if passed, would raise more than $41 million to complete a list of 30 projects around the city. The tax, which is being sponsored by the city, is on the ballot Feb. 7.
“This sets a dangerous precedent,” said one participant.
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oops 1 year, 5 months ago
They seem to have left out who to contact to fight the take over of our city by the Camber of Commerce.Does anyone know who to conact?
Gabrielle 1 year, 5 months ago
There was an ad in the classified section - 080 Special Notices - of the paper prior to the meeting with the following contact information:
Ed Williams 634-3852 ed4920@gmail.com
What is important to me is that all voters base their vote on accurate information.
it aays the ad was paid for by this person.
oops 1 year, 5 months ago
I have another question. Is it legal for the city issue bonds w/o our vote? Several weeks ago the city issued $4,000,000 inbonds to a private printing co. to purchase a printing press. Also I thought bonds were for public works. Apparently us citizens are now a piggy bank for chamber buisness,Hence the Transformation Tax also.How do we stop these people?
JCLifer 1 year, 5 months ago
Why would the city buy a printing press? Wouldn't they just bid out the printing and let a local firm have the business?
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