A proposal to renew the 1/2 cent sales tax for Platte County Parks will be on the ballot August 4th. Weatherby Lake has benefited from a number of grants from the County. Will that hold true in the future? The July 29th edition of the Nortland Neighborhood News (Star) quoted Director Brian Nowotny as projecting $250,000 of grant money being available each year...not much considering how competitive the grants are. The article on page 4 is a softball for the County Commission which is supporting the tax. The only opposition the Star quotes is John Elliott, who Glenn Rice identifies as a member of the "Platte County Central Committee", I think he missed the Republican part. If you want a more balanced article here is one from the Landmark that quotes Bill Quitmeier and former Commissioner Pryor.
http://www.plattecountylandmark.com/Article11135.htm
Platte County Democrats and Republicans agree on something? Both Committees have passed resolutions opposing the park tax. Betty Knight's own party voted 11-3 to give a thumbs down. Another good article from the Landmark.
http://www.plattecountylandmark.com/Article11136.htm
Not sure about the Platte County Park system? Here you go:
http://co.platte.mo.us/docs/parks_recreation/maps/Explore_2009_07-09_11x17-2.pdf
How are you going to vote?
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I am going to vote 'NO' on this excessive sales tax.
I guess every tax is excessive
I am not voting with the cut tax and spend party committee member
What happened to "Deficits dont matter" ?
I guess that only applies as long as your party is in control of spending
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