[Winona Online Democracy] John-all:
I guess I'm one of those silent taxpayers of the city. I could argue that it wouldn't cost the city anything if the Township would just agree to the annexation. The city's (Our) share of the legal fees will come out of future tax revenue. Wilson will be raising its budget to fight the annexation. Wilson residents will see an increase in taxes. I wouldn't be surprised to see the legal cost of fighting this annexation equal or exceed the entire Wilson township budget. Unlike Winona Township - which became annexed by the way - The tax impact was softened by the township being solvent. Does Wilson Township have a six figure annexation war-chest? If not, the taxpayers will have to build one. I can see why Wilson people might not like annexation, but how many times should the city come to the bargaining table to have the township get cold feet. The city fathers have better things to do. Jim Galewski > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 12:27:32 -0500 > To: Online Democracy <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Winona] Wilson > > [Winona Online Democracy] > > "Why am I not hearing any citizens of Winona commenting on who/how their > lawyer fees are being paid? Are the citizens of the city not realizing > their taxes are going to go up to pay for a lawyer." > > Playing devil's advocate here: Maybe Winonans feel it's money well spent > since the annexation is their best shot at also being able to live the > Springbrook livestyle. Pam Eyden wrote an opinion piece in the newspaper > a while back about the futility of everyone trying to live "upstream" > from everyone else, but I not personally aware of many who would agree. > > 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 > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page > at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org _______________________________________________ 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
