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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2011
Page
10
Patrick DePalma voices concern over a May 3 vote on a 20-year sales tax plan aimed at flood protection. He questions funding certainty from state and federal sources and warns of rising bond costs and potential loss of repeal options if outside funds fall short.
Letters urge a yes vote May 3 for the 1 percent local option sales tax extension. Critics warn of hidden costs after 20 years, argue tax funds lack clear plans, and question impact on fixed incomes and surrounding counties.
Vic Klopfenstein urges Marion residents to vote yes on the local option sales tax. He cites a revenue sharing formula giving Marion taxpayers $1.75 back for each $1 collected and notes about 43 percent of revenue would come from nonresidents.
Steve Waller of Hiawatha questions the temporary local-option sales tax. He argues the flood relief measure should not fund streetscape work or Town Center improvements, urging a no vote on the May 3 referendum and suggesting voting this November instead.
A local Iowa City committee recommends stopping temporary commercial activities on Melrose Avenue to preserve neighborhood character. Residents cite stadium and parking area as part of Melrose, urging continued Hawkeye game day culture despite zoning restrictions.
A reader blasts Standard & Poor's rating credibility citing past misses with junk real estate bonds and links to Moody's, recalling Pearl Harbor and conflicts from Korea to Afghanistan in a pointed commentary.
Letter promotes Honor Flights for veterans with donations from Buchanan County and Independence residents. It cites a $600 average trip cost and outlines contact points Patty Myers and Sullivan Hartogh Davis for donations, noting May 10 15 as travel dates and that donations are deductible.
Joann Young thanks Rep Dave Loebsack for opposing a measure to cut funding for women's health care. Planned Parenthood serves Iowa men and women with birth control screenings and exams. Funding birth control reduces unintended pregnancies and abortions, supporting fiscally responsible policy.
A speaker voices frustration about U S military involvement in the Middle East and complains about cheap faseline. The text criticizes oil speculation profits amid oil glut and claims oil companies could boost production by 200 million barrels.
A proposed plasma arc plant in Marion plans to attract 100 tons of trash daily by undercutting landfill tipping fees. Proponents say lower rates increase competition and efficiency, while opponents warn of local impacts. Tony Staab expresses cautious optimism about the project.
Roy Williams questions a local tax proposal in Marion arguing that 43 percent of revenue would come from non Marion residents while Marion residents would still pay similar or higher shares to Cedar Rapids Robbins and Hiawatha. He asks about two year early vote, oversight funding, and library expansion versus need.
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