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Atherton voters face decision on financing new civic center
Original post made on May 10, 2017
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Comments
Posted by Kendall Ryan
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on May 10, 2017 at 2:03 pm
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on May 10, 2017 at 2:03 pm
We've all seen this movie before: Politicians admonish us, "Support this, we have the money. There will be no future tax increase to pay for this." Inevitably taxes go up in the future. In this case, the parcel tax will continue many years beyond what would otherwise be necessary. At the same time critical road and drainage issues will not be addressed in a timely way because there won't be enough funds. We all know this to be true. Those who fail to heed history are bound to repeat it. There is no free lunch. I encourage Atherton residents to vote NO on A. We need better town facilities, but not on the scale and cost that this Town Council advocates.
Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on May 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on May 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
We need a new Town Center.
I urge Atherton residents to vote for Measure A and then we can have a debate on the parcel tax when it comes up for renewall
