Re: [Winona] Consolidation of Government

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I totally agree with this Tom. It is very well said. Linda Fort [Winona Online Democracy] I believe that the township is the most efficient and therefore the least expensive form of government following this line of reasoning the city is the second most efficient.  Each time we involve more people and get further from the task we add expense and inefficiency,    That�s why the federal system tried t get the government closer to the people.   Thanks Tom   Tom Severson Box 736 Winona, Mn. 55987 507 452 3402 ext 214   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Keith Nelson Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 4:17 PM To: winona@mnforum.org Subject: [Winona] Consolidation of Government   It appears, from the lack of responses to the question �What does a township offer that the County can�t do more effectively?� that the only apparent answer is that people like the closeness they feel to the township form of government vs. county.  That is a valid response.    Paul Double said �Townships are established by the County Boards in Minnesota and "their geographic boundaries or existence is under the distinct control of the county board."    Perhaps their existence should be given a second look.  Now that would be a tough political decision, but sometimes tough ones are necessary.  We can not always afford everything we like.    As County officials have actively become involved in the annexation discussion they must believe that township duties are better handled by the County.   Keith Nelson Winona, Minnesota 507 457 8274   _______________________________________________ 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

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