Council members weigh tax timing and hospital concerns
City officials describe their stance on a rushed tax proposal and stress the hospital as the top urgent issue. They emphasize checks and balances, caution the temporary board against overreliance on projected income, and urge collaboration for city improvement.
City hospital tax split debate stalls as officials push for 1 percent
City leaders and hospital officials clash over a proposed 1 percent sales tax. Some council members favor directing part of the revenue to the city or delaying action until voters decide, while others warn against pandering to an unelected board and urge a positive campaign. Echo board projected about 7.2 million yearly from the levy.
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