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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2009
Page
1
Texas voters approved Proposition 11 limiting government eminent domain power and a measure creating a fund for top-tier research universities. Nine other constitutional amendments were on the ballot. some high-profile items like beach access and veterans hospital funding failed. The outcome comes as statewide turnout remained modest.
Lt. Gov. Lindsay Clark, a Goose Creek Memorial High School senior, plans a cake auction in the school cafeteria to raise funds for Pediatric MS programs under the National MS Society. Proceeds aid children with illness as Clark speaks about her own MS diagnosis at 16.
Proposition 2 would tax a residence only at its value as a home Proposition 3 would set uniform standards for property appraisal for taxation Prop 4 would create a fund to establish more top tier research universities Proposition 9 would affirm open beaches in the Texas Constitution Proposition 11 would limit government power of eminent domain
The United Way Baytown Area reports 59 percent of its 2.65 million 2009 10 campaign raised with plans to expand workplace drives. Executive Director David Mohlman says funds support local agencies providing childcare food domestic violence legal aid and family counseling. See UWBA page 5A.
The ULDC task force discussed ways to increase citizen participation after a low turnout at the first meeting. Member James Haarmeyer stressed the need for residents to be present to help shape proposed changes to Baytown zoning ordinances. Kelly Carpenter noted that without a hot issue, town hall meetings will draw smaller crowds, urging outreach to reach more residents.
Baytown History Museum invites entrants for its 23rd Christmas Tree Fantasy with free entry, own trees, and up to six feet. Registration ends Nov 15. setup runs Nov 20 to 28. Viewing starts Nov 30 with Santa, refreshments, a raffle, and two prize items.
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