[Winona Online Democracy] Randy, I'm also interested in what our legislators have to say about the paragraph you've highlighted. In case neither responds because of obvious time constraints, I'd suggest that a look at voting records and previous comments make it clear that Rep Pelowski has consistently supported a balanced approach to taxes and funding of education and other public services. I am less familiar with Sen Kierlin's positions, but my impression is that he usually aligns with his party's caucus, which during the last few years has elevated anti-tax sloganeering and policy to the status of a political cult. If Sen Kierlin diverges from this thinking, he doesn't seem to do so very publicly.
So on this particular issue, I think it's pretty clear where our legislators stand, both here and throughout the state. Hopefully the DFL resurgence in the House will provide a moderating influence, in contrast to the Governor's anti-tax grandstanding. (Incidentally, I notice that Gov Pawlenty has recently discovered site based management, which has been a commonplace in MN schools for at least a couple of decades, and is pretending that this may solve the GOP-created funding crisis. Anyone have any thoughts on how that plays out locally?) Scott Lowery >Message: 8 >Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:16:26 -0600 >From: Randy Schenkat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Winona] Talking Taxes, Wages, and Economic Growth >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" > >I'd sure like to hear the economic reasons against raising taxes.. >When I think of the incredibly wasteful effort the State is forcing >school districts into with all their hat in hand approaches to fund >raising- such as public auctions, Locally, I think Paul Durand has >many things to do in creating a leading school district but >regrettably if you'd ask him most of his time is spent in the money >question as it is with most supts around the state. > > I wish we could think long term about what infrastructure needs we >have that will keep our state economy humming and growing its >capacity to pay good wages. > >I especially pondered this section of the 2nd article by David Hage >in the post that was made by Dwayne Voegeli on 12/12 > >"How can a high-tax state also be an economic powerhouse? It's because taxes >are only one of many factors that businesses consider when choosing a home. >They also want skilled workers, affluent consumers, proximity to top-notch >vendors, access to capital, good transportation, low crime rates and >high-quality public services. > >In fact, corporate relocation experts say that low-paying companies tend to >gravitate toward states with low taxes and low wages, while companies with >skilled, high-wage jobs tend to seek states with good schools, good >government and lots of cultural amenities." > >What's contributed to Minnesota's success and are we jeopardizing it >with our current short term economic policies at the state level??. >Perhaps Senator Kierlin or Rep Pelowski would care to give us some >insights. > > > > > >-- >Randy Schenkat 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn 55987 507-452-7168 > > >------------------------------ > >_______________________________________________ >Winona mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > > >End of Winona Digest, Vol 12, Issue 9 >************************************* ---------- "If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world, and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day." -- E. B. White sent by: Scott Lowery 461 Sunnyview Drive, Rollingstone MN 55969 home phone: (507)689-4532 school phone: (507)454-9573 (Winona Area Learning Center) home email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] school email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ 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 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
