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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1974
Page
4
A local editorial urges Mount Dora voters to approve a charter change in the December election to create a City Manager system separate from Council. It argues hired management will improve efficiency, planning, and city growth while Council handles legislation and policy. The piece cites the Mount Dora Development Plan of 1966 and urges citizen involvement and planning support.
A letter argues for exploring a city manager form in Mount Dora, noting modern governance requires planning and budgets, cites grants and shared purchasing as benefits, and suggests a manager could help pursue sewage and other projects while potentially reducing taxes. The piece defends city management as a workable system.
A reader letter argues the city manager proposal could add about one mill to taxes if approved, detailing how federal grants may offset or shift costs and outlining the $25 000 to $30 000 office expense as a general revenue burden. The writer cautions taxpayers against assuming the plan is free.
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