Here are two related articles in today's StarTribune about Richfield's $48 million giveaway to Best Buy.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/1010529.html http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/1009251.html The Minneapolis/MCDA link: The law firm representing the City of Richfield is Kennedy & Graven - hand picked and trained by the MCDA. Minneapolis (and Richfield) taxpayers have paid this law firm millions in legal fees. What did we get in return? Lots of bad debts and much bigger property tax bills. Wouldn't you think that our interests should be protected since we are the ones who pay them? I guess not. Interesting note: This law firm was formerly named Holmes & Graven. James Holmes (former partner) wrote the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) law in Minnesota. He is in private practice now. Wouldn't it be interesting to see his "client" list? Vicky Heller St. Paul (specifically North Oaks) Still a Minneapolis taxpayer though Hope to meet some of you at the CityBall tonight! _______________________________________ 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
