Anthony Thompson wrote: It doesnt sound dead yet. The original poster jumped the gun... Hopefully they can come to some agreement on this and get a deal done, its not the state, what do they care? It sounds like the only way its ever going to happen...saying the Twins should do it themselves is all well and good, its just never going to happen. The Hennepin County Commissioners voted to raise the sales tax (if they Legislature will permit)...out-state legislators have nothing to do with it. I support the Commissioners who passed the measure.
Mark says: Hennepin County Commissioners have not yet voted to raise the sales tax. Four out of the seven voted to ask the Legislature to allow them to do it without a referendum. If the Legislature were to act on this proposal, it would then go back to the Hennepin County Board, who would likely open up a new round of public hearings and debate before signing off. One of those four commissioners who supported the stadium might have a conflict of interest with the land deal. Another of the commissioners who voted yes is running for mayor, and added pork to the resolution, using 'excess revenues' for social and recreational programs. Who in their right mind would swallow an 'excess revenue' discussion? If this passes, the regressive tax is levied, and the bonds eventually paid off (I'll probably be dead by then), shouldn't the sales tax then be switched off? If this is all such a great idea, put it on the ballot so the taxpayers of Hennepin county can get out the pom poms and vote 'yes'. I refuse to believe that four county commissioners are that much smarter than the general public. So happy its Friday in Prospect Park Mark Hanson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
