[Winona Online Democracy] The Friday Daily News reported on a counter proposal, endorsed by Winona, to Pawlenty's budget that would substitute a 14 percent cut in something called the Market Value Credit for the cuts in LGA. This was said to effect the Twin Cities suburbs equally with the outstate cities since, I assume, the suburbs benefit from the MVC but not LGA. The counter proposal would result in Winona's aid reduction being only half as much as the Governor's proposal. I had never heard of MVCs before, and the article didn't really explain how it worked.
The Daily News report also mentioned a proposal that seemed to be associated with the above counter proposal that would eliminate state aid to local transit systems. I'm under the impression that state aid paid for most of the cost of purchasing Winona's buses, but I don't know how much of their operating budget comes from the state. The article implied, but didn't actually say, that Winona also endorsed the elimination of transit aid. So, does this portend a reduction in our bus service? I'm also curious as to whether the street rebuilding project ( most of East Sanborn Street completed so far) will still enjoy top priority for city spending. During last year's council election, I asked candidates if the project should be delayed and money diverted to the general fund if LGA was reduced. The unaminous response from incumbants was absolutely not. John N. Finn _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
