HIATUS: Had to go on an extended hiatus for family purposes, but my goal is to get the blog back on a daily update schedule, or close to it. Sorry for the stoppage in play, so to speak. Missed some big local, state and national issues but we'll just pick up from here.
TAXES:
Sounds like the local legislators got an earful this weekend in Winfield. I wonder whether they would have gotten the same response in Ark City. I think Ark City is more conservative in general and more repellent of tax increases, (although it did approve the road and hospital sales taxes) But statewide there does seem to be a growing sentiment of accepting a sales tax, or sin tax, increase to avoid more cuts to education and health.
Gov. Parkinson, backed by a few Republican moderates, which gives the proposal steam, has made some ground arguing that higher taxes would be better than more cuts. When you talk to people who serve medicaid patients, and think about whether you want your children's school to lose afterschool programing or have fewer academic counselors, etc..., you begin to think that paying a few cents more for that happy meal, microwave, or pair of socks might not be such a bad thing.
A novice's take on the local, state and national political scenes
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David Allen
- Politics 101
- All politics is local -Tip O'Neil
3 comments:
yes people are willing to accept a small increase in taxes. Sad isn't it that our ELECTED officials REFUSE to listen to those they are elected to represent and go forward with their own political agenda.
Surprise! I don't mind paying taxes if my money is put to good and proper use!
I could probably even go without some of the tax deductions!
I could even feel better about paying my taxes if they collected the tax from all the people that owe them before considering raising mine!
But, who wants a "fair minded" Government?
Only those who "Play Fair"!
Instead of this :
"or close to it. "
just "close it"....
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