Well, I'll tell you whose money they're not using to build the ramp, the Walker's. The Walker has close to $200 million in the bank and the city is still coughing up the dough for the cost of the ramp.
The City Council says it's an investment because it will be paid back with user fees. The very rosy projections are that the ramp will pay for itself in under 15 years. Gee, put $25 million into an interest earning account and see what kind of investment the city would have in 15 years. Heck, with smart spending priorities and investment strategies that make sense, we should even be able to lower property taxes for citizens. In addition, be able to put money toward real investments for the city like schools, parks, and infrastructures. As for the Strib, they haven't seen a piece of corporate welfare they haven't loved! Wade Russell ward 12 _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
