I Love My Zoo (Just the Way It Is)
Lucas County already has 14.85 mills of countywide property taxes. This contributes to our high tax rate and serves as a deterrent to businesses creating and retaining jobs in Lucas County.
Concerning the zoo levies, issues 3 and 4 on the May 2 ballot: I have been a long time supporter and member of the zoo. I have enjoyed visiting the zoo with my family. In addition, I have never hesitated before in my support for the zoo.
I intend to support the operating levy (Issue 4), a replacement levy, because I understand the need to maintain this important community asset and recognize there have been normal cost increases for animal care and food, healthcare costs, and utility costs. The Toledo Zoo is a community treasure and adds to the economy and quality of life of our community. To its credit, the Zoo Board has addressed its problems, and the zoo has earned our support for its continued operation.
I do not intend to support the capital zoo levy (Issue 3), which is a new tax. I do not think Lucas County can afford to expand the zoo at the expense of increasing our already high countywide property tax rate. That tax increase would be a deterrent to new businesses locating here. This is consistent with my belief that to attract and retain businesses we need to create a business friendly environment in Lucas County and to do that we need to limit government spending and lower taxes.
The bottom line is: I love my zoo, just the way it is.
Concerning the zoo levies, issues 3 and 4 on the May 2 ballot: I have been a long time supporter and member of the zoo. I have enjoyed visiting the zoo with my family. In addition, I have never hesitated before in my support for the zoo.
I intend to support the operating levy (Issue 4), a replacement levy, because I understand the need to maintain this important community asset and recognize there have been normal cost increases for animal care and food, healthcare costs, and utility costs. The Toledo Zoo is a community treasure and adds to the economy and quality of life of our community. To its credit, the Zoo Board has addressed its problems, and the zoo has earned our support for its continued operation.
I do not intend to support the capital zoo levy (Issue 3), which is a new tax. I do not think Lucas County can afford to expand the zoo at the expense of increasing our already high countywide property tax rate. That tax increase would be a deterrent to new businesses locating here. This is consistent with my belief that to attract and retain businesses we need to create a business friendly environment in Lucas County and to do that we need to limit government spending and lower taxes.
The bottom line is: I love my zoo, just the way it is.
posted by pjhaynamat 11:16 AM
2Comments:
Welcome to the blogosphere!
I agree with you on supporting Issue 4. I am still undecided as to Issue 3 but I appreciate your candor in blogging about this. The reasons you mentioned as why you are not supporting Issue 3 quite honestly are of concern to me as well. With the increased utility costs for this area additional taxes I feel should be carefully looked at because I agree they do affect the bottom line of a business deciding to locate or stay in Lucas County.
Hi Pam,
I just wanted to say that I'm glad there is a real republican on the ballot. I myself am fairly liberal, but at least you know what you stand for. Also, I thought you were awesome in the debate. You made Sarantou look like more liberal than the democratic candidates. I wish you the best and hope you win the republican primary. You're the best candidate for the republican primary. However, if you and Konop face off in the general, I can't say I'll be voting for you. But I would vote for you over the other three candidates any day of the week.
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