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UPDATE: Jefferson HS Groundbreaking

l3wis June 20, 2019 5Comments

Not sure what the goofy symphony music was all about in the background during the dirt shoveling, but surprised they didn’t play some kind of English concerto to celebrate the ‘Cavaliers’.

I had to chuckle a bit when TenHaken bragged about getting involved with the bond vote. I would agree, if there is one thing our local politicians love more than anything is handing out property tax increases to the minions and small businesses while giving welfare to the big guys. So, no, it didn’t surprise me you got involved Paul.

HALF-PENNY SALES TAX INCREASE FOR TEACHER PAY IS ALMOST A COMPLETE FAILURE

As I warned when the legislature went down that path it was the wrong thing to do because sales taxes will never be repealed once implemented;

“When can schools start to trust what the legislature passes?” Holbeck said. “We had our formula, and within two years they don’t live up to their word. That’s a big issue. When can we trust something that’s being told to us?”

They are also going back on the promise to step back the increase with internet sales tax collection. I suggested they use state education investment funds interest to fund teacher pay, but apparently that money (around 1 Billion) is better off continuing to stay moldy in an account. We could also implement a corporate education income tax. But instead they raise taxes on food to people who can’t afford to buy the food to begin with.

“When are people going to quit electing people to the legislature who don’t keep their word,” he said. “All you need to do is see how they vote.”

Hardy, Har, Har. I have been asking that question for well over a decade. With a dysfunctional opposition party and an electorate more concerned about guns instead of books, you will continue to get reruns of the Beverly Hillbillies during our legislative session.